GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G and the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G, 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. GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has 8704 shaders and 68 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA102-200-K1-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Ampere |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 68 |
3584 | Shader | 8704 |
48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
112 | Texture Units | 272 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 68 |
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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G can access 10 GB GDDR6X graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 10 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 320 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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is 1.440 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.440 GHz |
1.852 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G has a TDP of 320 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 320 W |
180 W | TDP (up) | 370 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G has a total of 3 Axial fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 95 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 120 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
32 dB | Noise (Load) | 0 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 RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 3x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G 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 | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 | Decode |
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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is 252 mm long, 135 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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323 mm | Length | 252 mm |
140 mm | Height | 135 mm |
56 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1477 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 479 $. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 699 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | GV-N3080AORUSX W-10GD |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
479 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |