GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR and the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR and has 5888 texture shaders and 46 execution units. MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, which has 2560 shaders and 20 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
GA104-302-A1 | GPU Chip | GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Pascal |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
5888 | Shader | 2560 |
96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
184 | Texture Units | 160 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X can access 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 323 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.264 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 10.1 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 323 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR clocks in the base with up to 1.500 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X is 1.607 GHz. |
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1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.607 GHz |
1.770 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.847 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.82 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR is 240 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X has a TDP of 180 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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240 W | TDP | 180 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR has a total of 3 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X has 0 -- fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | -- |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
35-37 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 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X 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 v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR is 323 mm long, 140 mm high and 56 mm wide. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X is 278 mm long, 165 mm high and 20 mm wide. |
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323 mm | Length | 278 mm |
140 mm | Height | 165 mm |
56 mm | Width | 20 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 1 PCIe-Slots |
1458 g | Weight | 1190 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR was released in Q2/2021 at a price of 679 $. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X was introduced in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). |
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Q2/2021 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
679 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio Plus 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X
8 GB GDDR5X |