GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G and the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and has 3072 texture shaders and 48 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which has 3072 shaders and 48 execution units. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
TU104 | GPU Chip | TU104 |
Turing | Architecture | Turing |
48 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 48 |
3072 | Shader | 3072 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
192 | Texture Units | 192 |
48 | Raytracing Cores | 48 |
MemoryThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 496 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 496 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.938 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.938 GHz |
15.5 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps |
496 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 496 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G clocks in the base with up to 1.650 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X is 1.650 GHz. |
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1.650 GHz | Base Clock | 1.650 GHz |
1.860 GHz+ 2 % | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz+ 2 % |
1.82 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.82 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G is 250 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X has a TDP of 250 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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250 W | TDP | 250 W |
280 W | TDP (up) | 280 W |
89 °C | Tjunction max | 89 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G has a total of 0 -- fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X has 0 -- fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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-- | Fan-Type | -- |
-- | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
AIO water cooling | Cooler-Type | Water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
0 dB | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
3x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
1 | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G is 290 mm long, 131 mm high and 40 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X is 307 mm long, 169 mm high and 42 mm wide. |
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290 mm | Length | 307 mm |
131 mm | Height | 169 mm |
40 mm | Width | 42 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1401 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G was released in Q3/2019 at a price of 929 $. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X was introduced in Q3/2019 at a price of 929 $. |
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GV-N208SAORUS W-8GC | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
929 $ | Launch Price | 929 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Waterforce 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk EK X
8 GB GDDR6 |