Graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G, specifications and benchmarks

This section outlines the key features of the graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G.

• Based on
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
• GPU Chip
  GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1
• Execution units
  20
• Shader
  2560
• Render Output Units
  64
• Texture Units
  160

Specifications for onboard video memory, including type (e.g., GDDR6), capacity, and bandwidth. Higher capacity and bandwidth contribute to improved gaming and rendering performance.

• Memory Size
  8 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR5X
• Memory Speed
  1.389 GHz
• Memory Bandwith
  355 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  256 bit

Information on the base and boost clock speeds of the graphics card, which directly affect its performance in gaming and rendering applications. MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G.

• Base Clock
  1.607 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.847 GHz+ 7 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  1.822 GHz
• Overclocking
  Yes

Details on the thermal design power (TDP) of the graphics card, including the maximum thermal output under standard and overclocked conditions, guiding the selection of cooling solutions.

• TDP
  180 W
• TDP (up)
  --
• Tjunction max
  --
• PCIe-Power
  1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Specifications of the cooling system, including fan types and configurations, which are critical for maintaining optimal operating temperatures during intensive workloads. MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G.

• Fan-Type
  Axial
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling
• Fan 1
  2 x 100 mm
• Noise (Idle)
  --
• Fan 2
  --
• Noise (Load)
  --

Detailed information about connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI interfaces, along with their respective capabilities and supported resolutions.

• Max. Displays
  4
• HDCP-Version
  2.2
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.0b
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4
• DVI Ports
  1
• VGA Ports
  --
• USB-C Ports
  --

An overview of the hardware capabilities of the graphics card, including support for technologies like ray tracing, DLSS, and Vulkan, which enhance graphical fidelity and performance.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_1
• Raytracing
  No
• DLSS / FSR
  No
• LED
  MSI Mystic Light

Support for various video codecs, such as H.264, HEVC, and VP9, which enhance video playback and streaming capabilities by offloading tasks from the CPU.

• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode
• AV1
  No

• Length
  277 mm
• Height
  140 mm
• Width
  42 mm
• Width (Slots)
  2 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  1100 g

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 3.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q2/2016
• Release price
  --
• Structure size
  16 nm
• Part-no
  --
• Documents
  data sheet

Common positions MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.