GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Ampere) and has 10 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 760 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 590 (GCN 4) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G has the GA102-200-K1-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC is based on the graphics chip Polaris 30 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
GA102-200-K1-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 30 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | GCN 4 |
68 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
8704 | Shader | 2304 |
96 | Render Output Units | 32 |
272 | Texture Units | 144 |
68 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G clocks at 1.188 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 19.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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10 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.188 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
19.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
760 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
320 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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1.440 GHz | Base Clock | 1.469 GHz |
1.830 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.565 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G is powered by 3 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 370 W. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 220 W. |
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370 W | TDP | 220 W |
430 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
3 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
36-38 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | No LED lighting |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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323 mm | Length | 278 mm |
140 mm | Height | 143 mm |
56 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1537 g | Weight | 873 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 299 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI Radeon RX 590 Armor 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |