GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G and the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and has 2560 texture shaders and 20 execution units. ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, which has 1920 shaders and 30 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G | GPU | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Pascal | Architecture | Turing |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 30 |
2560 | Shader | 1920 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
160 | Texture Units | 120 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 30 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5X and achieves a memory bandwidth of 355 GB/s. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 can access 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.389 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
11.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
355 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 336 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G clocks in the base with up to 1.607 GHz. The base frequency of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is 1.365 GHz. |
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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 1.365 GHz |
1.847 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.710 GHz |
1.82 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.68 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G is 180 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connector. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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180 W | TDP | 160 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 88 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 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 GAMING X+ 8G. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 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 | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | 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 GAMING X+ 8G is 277 mm long, 140 mm high and 42 mm wide. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is 270 mm long, 111 mm high and 58 mm wide. |
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277 mm | Length | 270 mm |
140 mm | Height | 111 mm |
42 mm | Width | 58 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1100 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G was released in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 was introduced in Q1/2019 at a price of 349 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | DUAL-RTX2060-6G |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 349 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X+ 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |