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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,390VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):320 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB 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 Ventus 3X OC 16GB
8.9/10

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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.
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Score components

90%

9.0

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 82% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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.
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Score components

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

▼Worse than 52%
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 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.
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Score components

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 82%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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.
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 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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Score components:

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

9.0
User score
User score
8.6/ 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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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 74.6% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components:

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
28,500 points
This graphics card scores 28,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 86.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
17,600 points
This graphics card scores 17,600 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
34,432 points
This graphics card scores 34,432 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 85.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
20,493 points
This graphics card scores 20,493 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
49.62 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 49.62 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 82.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 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
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
716.8 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 74.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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
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
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
32.4 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
320 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
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
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
450 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 92.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
320 W
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Size
322x 136x 63 mm
Length
322 mm
This graphics card is 322 mm long, which is longer than 74.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Height
136 mm
This graphics card is 136 mm tall, which is taller than 71.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,595 g
This graphics card weighs 1,595 g, which is heavier than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 36 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    76 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    76 vs 40
  • 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
  • 2.02x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (770.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    770.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    304 vs 184
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    716.8 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
  • 160 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    304 vs 144
  • 7.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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.
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    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.63 vs 8.000).
    8.63 vs 8
  • 36 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    76 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    76 vs 40
  • 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
  • 2.02x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (770.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    770.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    304 vs 184
  • 160 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    304 vs 144
  • 71.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (280.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    280.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.19x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (49.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    49.32 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 94.2% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (28500 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    28,500 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 1.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2550 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,550 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2205 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,205 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 52% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34432 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    34,432 points vs 22,653 points
  • 92% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (17600 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    17,600 points vs 9,166 points
  • 3.22x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (780 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    780 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 5,376 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    9,728 vs 4,352
  • 2.16x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (49.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    49.62 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    716.8 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
  • 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
  • 17.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (22400 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    22,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • 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
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 2x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    450 W vs 225 W
  • 37 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    322 mm vs 285 mm
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.62x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £530).
    £1,390 vs £530
  • 2.62x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £530).
    £1,390 vs £530
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1400 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    November 2022
    2,022 vs 2,023
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • 2x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    450 W vs 225 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 11 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    48 °C vs 37 °C
  • 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
  • 3.8 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.2 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39.2 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 37 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    322 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 11 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    136 mm vs 125 mm
  • 56.2% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1595 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,595 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB

  • Exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance with stable high frame rates
  • Efficient cooling system that keeps temperatures low (often under 70°C) even under load
  • Surprisingly quiet operation with minimal fan noise during intensive gaming
  • Relatively compact 3-slot design (322mm) compared to other bulky 4080 models, making it better for smaller cases
  • Excellent power efficiency and undervolting capabilities
  • Clean, minimalist aesthetic without RGB lighting, preferred by users wanting a professional look

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB

  • High MSRP and overall poor price-to-performance value compared to previous generations
  • Some users report audible coil whine, though experiences vary between units
  • Included anti-sag support bracket is often described as flimsy or ineffective
  • The 12VHPWR power adapter is clunky and can be difficult to manage in tight cases
  • Plastic-heavy build materials feel less 'premium' than higher-tier models like the Suprim X or Gaming Trio
  • Locked power limits (100%) restrict heavy manual overclocking potential

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Ventus 3X OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit interface. It operates with a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,535 MHz, which can reach 2,550 MHz via MSI Center, and delivers a 22.4 Gbps memory speed. Its triple-fan thermal design utilizes TORX Fan 4.0 and a nickel-plated copper baseplate for efficient cooling, while supporting up to four displays through three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a outputs. Main advantages include its quiet 'Zero Frozr' technology, a sturdy metal backplate, and a relatively slim triple-slot profile suitable for various case sizes. However, it lacks integrated RGB lighting, carries a premium price point, and some users have reported audible fan whine at certain speeds.

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