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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,100VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):320 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert
9.1/10

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

90%

9.1

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

★Better than 92% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

4.7

Price

â–²Better than 80%
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

7.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

6.1

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 89%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 89%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

7.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

6.1

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

9.1
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 87.2% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

4.7

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
28,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 28,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 82.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
18,626 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 18,626 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 82.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
34,265 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 34,265 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 84.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
19,684 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 19,684 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
53.45 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 53.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 86.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
736.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
320 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
320 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
320 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 74.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
320 W
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Size
312x 141x 61 mm
This graphics card measures 312x141x 61 mm, which is larger than 71.1% of graphics cards.
Length
312 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 312 mm long, which is longer than 68.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
61 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 61 mm tall, which is shorter than 94.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1909 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1909 g, which is heavier than 87% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 2.19x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (835.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    835.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2610 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 79.1% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (292.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    292.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 15.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.23 vs 8.000).
    9.23 vs 8
  • 2.23x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert is more popular than the average graphics card (9.41 vs 4.2).
    9.41 vs 4.22
  • 8.5% better value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.81 vs 7.2).
    7.81 vs 7.2
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 2.19x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (835.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    835.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 4.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2610 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 79.1% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (292.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    292.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 176 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    320 vs 144
  • 2.31x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (52.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    52.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 90.8% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (28000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    28,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 2.03x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18626 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    18,626 points vs 9,166 points
  • 51.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34265 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    34,265 points vs 22,653 points
  • 3.45x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (836 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    836 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 5,888 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,240 vs 4,352
  • 2.33x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (53.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    53.45 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    64 MB vs 24 MB
  • 21.1% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (23000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    23,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer shader model
    This graphics card supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (7 vs 6.8).
    7.0 vs 6.8
  • 2x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (45900 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    45,900 million vs 22,900 million
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 64 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (61 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    61 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    320 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 42.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    320 W vs 225 W
  • 27 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (312 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    312 mm vs 285 mm
  • 2.08x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,100 vs £530).
    £1,100 vs £530
  • 2.08x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,100 vs £530).
    £1,100 vs £530
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1438 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    320 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 42.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    320 W vs 225 W
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 27 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (312 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    312 mm vs 285 mm
  • 87% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1909 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,909 g vs 1,021 g

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert

  • Premium all-metal design with a high-quality aluminum alloy shroud that provides exceptional build quality.
  • Efficient flow-through cooling system inspired by the NVIDIA Founders Edition, featuring a push-pull fan configuration.
  • Excellent 4K gaming performance, consistently reaching triple-digit frame rates in modern titles with DLSS and Ray Tracing.
  • Compact three-slot design that is smaller than many other aftermarket 4080 Super variants, aiding in case compatibility.
  • Zero Frozr technology keeps the fans off during low-load desktop activities for silent operation.
  • Included GPU support bracket to prevent sagging due to the card's weight.

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert

  • Significant price premium over the $1,000 MSRP for the RTX 4080 Super baseline.
  • Marginal performance gains over the original non-Super RTX 4080, often only 1-3%.
  • Thermal performance, while adequate, can run slightly warmer than the Founders Edition or triple-fan aftermarket models.
  • Lacks a dual BIOS feature, which is commonly found on other premium graphics cards.
  • No integrated RGB lighting, which may be a drawback for users who prefer a more illuminated aesthetic.
  • Lack of DisplayPort 2.0/2.1 support, being limited to DisplayPort 1.4a.

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Expert features a premium, all-metal aluminum alloy shroud with a distinctive push-pull Flow Frozr thermal design inspired by NVIDIA’s Founders Edition. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it boasts 10,240 CUDA cores, a 2,610 MHz boost clock (overclockable to 2,625 MHz via MSI Center), and 16GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit interface reaching speeds of 23 Gbps. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming and ray-tracing performance, a high-quality aesthetic, and efficient vapor chamber cooling that maintains low noise levels. However, common cons include its massive triple-slot size weighing nearly 2kg, a significant price premium over the base MSRP, and the absence of a dual BIOS switch.

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