GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G and the Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which has 2944 shaders and 46 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | TU104 |
Ampere | Architecture | Turing |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
3584 | Shader | 2944 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 184 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS is 1.515 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.515 GHz |
1.852 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.815 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.71 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS has a TDP of 215 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 215 W |
180 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 88 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 95 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 1 x 80 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
32 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 RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS 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 |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G is 323 mm long, 140 mm high and 56 mm wide. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS is 292 mm long, 112 mm high and -- wide. |
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323 mm | Length | 292 mm |
140 mm | Height | 112 mm |
56 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1477 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 479 $. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS was introduced in Q3/2018 at a price of 699 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | 426018336-4146 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
479 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Phoenix GS
8 GB GDDR6 |