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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,480
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

8.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

9.6

Performance

24.0%

7.3

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.5

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 8.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is a high-end graphics card featuring 10,240 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2610 MHz, which can reach 2625 MHz via MSI Center. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit bus with an effective speed of 23 Gbps, delivering elite 4K gaming and ray tracing performance via NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. Key characteristics include the Tri Frozr 3 thermal design with Torx Fan 5.0 and a nickel-plated copper baseplate for superior cooling, alongside a dual BIOS for switching between performance and silent modes. Main pros are its exceptionally quiet operation, low operating temperatures, and robust build quality with an included anti-sag bracket. Cons include its massive physical footprint (337mm length), a high MSRP premium over the reference model, and significant 320W power requirements.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.6
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a technical score of 8.65 points, which is higher than that of 94% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

4.2

Price

7.3
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 78.3% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

53.45 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio delivers 53.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 86.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

736.3 GB/s
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio reaches 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 78.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

320 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

320 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

320 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 75.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

320 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

337 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is 337 mm long, which is longer than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

140 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,877 g
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio weighs 1877 g, which is heavier than 88.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.80 vs 48
  • 2.22x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (835.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (835.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.835.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.320 vs 184
  • 4.4% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,610 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,610 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2610 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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
  • 76.9% higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (292.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (292.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.292.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 40 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.22x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (835.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 136 more TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4.4% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,610 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 76.9% higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (292.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.34x higher FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (53.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 128 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 5,888 more FP32 units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.31x higher compute throughput
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (53.5 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 21.1% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (23,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 2.1x more transistors
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Broader encode codec support
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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.
  • 51.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 88.1% heavier card weight
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is heavier than the average graphics card (1,877 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio 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
  • 51.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is longer than the average graphics card (337 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.337 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.140 mm vs 127 mm
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.110 °C vs 93 °C
  • 2.26x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).£1,200 vs £530
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.320 W vs 220 W
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1438 MHz vs 1750 MHz
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio?

  • Excellent cooling performance with the Tri Frozr 3 thermal design, keeping temperatures stable under heavy load
  • Quiet operation and low noise levels, even during demanding gaming sessions
  • High-end 4K gaming performance with significant leads in ray-traced titles using DLSS 3 technology
  • Solid build quality featuring a reinforced metal backplate and a dual BIOS switch for silent or gaming modes
  • Attractive aesthetics with a sleek design and subtle RGB lighting that fits well in modern PC builds
  • Includes a practical GPU support bracket to prevent sagging due to its weight

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming X Trio?

  • Large physical dimensions (triple-slot thickness) require a spacious PC case for proper fit
  • High power requirements, typically needing a minimum 850W power supply
  • The included support bracket can be difficult to install effectively depending on the case's expansion slots
  • Marginal performance gains over the standard non-Super 4080 despite the 'Super' branding
  • Premium pricing makes it a significant financial investment compared to base-model 4080 Super variants

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tuttotech.net
15/11/2022
Recensione MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio: il gaming in 4K (Nota: test della versione base Gaming X Trio, strutturalmente identica alla Super)

Overview and Performance The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio is a highly efficient, high-end graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, specifically optimized for premium 4K gaming and intensive content creation. In benchmarks and real-world testing, it consistently outperforms the previous generation's flagship RTX 3090 Ti. For example, it achieves over 111 FPS...Read more

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