GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC and the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC, 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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Ampere |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2560 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
160 | Texture Units | 112 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.657 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.797 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.792 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz | |
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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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180 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC 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) | 40 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC 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 | Decode |
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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC is 172 mm long, 125 mm high and 43 mm wide. |
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279 mm | Length | 172 mm |
140 mm | Height | 125 mm |
37 mm | Width | 43 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
877 g | Weight | 503 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 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 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 399 $. |
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Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 399 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |