GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC and the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and has 2560 texture shaders and 20 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which has 2304 shaders and 36 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Pascal | Architecture | Turing |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
2560 | Shader | 2304 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 36 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5X and achieves a memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.657 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G is 1.410 GHz. |
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1.657 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.797 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.620 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC is 180 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G has a TDP of 175 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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180 W | TDP | 175 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 89 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G has 1 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC. The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC is 279 mm long, 140 mm high and 37 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G is 174 mm long, 127 mm high and -- wide. |
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279 mm | Length | 174 mm |
140 mm | Height | 127 mm |
37 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
877 g | Weight | 590 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC was released in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G was introduced in Q4/2018 at a price of 499 $ (Reference). |
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Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 499 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 AERO ITX 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |