SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 vs MSI GeForce RTX 3080. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  AMD Radeon RX 7600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
• GPU Chip
  Navi 33 XL (RDNA 3) GA102 (Ampere)
• Streaming Multiprocessors
  32 70
• Shader
  2048 8960
• Render Output Units
  64 112
• Texture Units
  128 280
• Raytracing Cores
  32 70

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  8 GB 12 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR6 GDDR6X
• Memory Clock
  2.250 GHz 1.188 GHz
• Memory Speed
  18 Gbps 19 Gbps
• Memory bandwidth
  288 GB/s 912 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  128 bit 384 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.770 GHz+ 3 % 1.260 GHz
• Boost Clock
  2.755 GHz+ 4 % 1.905 GHz+ 11 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  2.355 GHz+ 5 % 1.890 GHz
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  185 W+ 12 % 390 W+ 11 %
• TDP (up)
  -- --
• Tjunction max
  -- 93 °C
• PCIe-Power
  1 x 8-Pin 3 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  Axial Axial
• Fan 1
  2 x 90 mm 3 x 100 mm
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Noise (Idle)
  0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
• Noise (Load)
  -- --

This section compares the connectivity options available on SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  2.3 2.3
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.1a 1x HDMI v2.1
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a
• DVI Ports
  -- --
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- --

This section compares the technical specifications of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_2 (Ultimate) 12_2 (Ultimate)
• Raytracing
  Yes Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  Yes Yes
• LED
  No LED lighting MSI Mystic Light

This section compares the support for video codecs on SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode
• AV1
  Decode / Encode Decode

This section compares the physical dimensions of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  240 mm 336 mm
• Height
  107 mm 140 mm
• Width
  44 mm 61 mm
• Width (Slots)
  2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  -- 1903 g

This section provides additional information about SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7600 and MSI GeForce RTX 3080. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 4 x 8 PCIe 4.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q2/2023 Q1/2022
• Launch Price
  269 $ (Reference) 699 $ (Reference)
• Structure size
  6 nm 8 nm
• Part-no
  11324-01-20G --
• Documents
  data sheet data sheet