GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Pascal) and has 11 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 489 GB/s.
The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X has the GP102-350-K1-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X | GPU | Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
GP102-350-K1-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 80 |
3584 | Shader | 5120 |
88 | Render Output Units | 128 |
224 | Texture Units | 320 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 80 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X clocks at 1.391 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 11.1 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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11 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.391 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
11.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
489 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
352 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.480 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
1.683 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.730 GHz |
1.66 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.38 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition has 1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 430 W. |
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250 W | TDP | 430 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
91 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is equipped with a total of 2 Radial/Axial (Radiator) main fans. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition has 4 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial/Axial (Radiator) | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 70 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 120 mm |
1 x 120 mm | Fan 2 | 1 x 90 mm |
AIO water cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
0 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition 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 | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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269 mm | Length | 270 mm |
111 mm | Height | 130 mm |
35 mm | Width | 45 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1363 g | Weight | 1148 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q1/2017. The Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | 11308-08-20G |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 1,499 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Extreme Edition
16 GB GDDR6 |