GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The 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. |
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GPUThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC has the GA104-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is based on the graphics chip GP102-350-K1-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
GA104-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GP102-350-K1-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Pascal |
38 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
4864 | Shader | 3584 |
80 | Render Output Units | 88 |
152 | Texture Units | 224 |
38 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X is 11.1 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.391 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 11 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.391 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 11.1 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 489 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 352 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.410 GHz | Base Clock | 1.480 GHz |
1.695 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.683 GHz |
1.67 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.66 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 200 W. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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200 W | TDP | 250 W |
220 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 91 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X has 2 Radial/Axial (Radiator) main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Radial/Axial (Radiator) |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 70 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 1 x 120 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
37 dB | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X 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 | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK 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 |
ZOTAC SPECTRA | 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 ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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222 mm | Length | 269 mm |
116 mm | Height | 111 mm |
38 mm | Width | 35 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1363 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2020. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X came on the market in Q1/2017 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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ZT-A30610H-10M | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
449 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
11 GB GDDR5X |