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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£250VRAM:11 GBMemory bus width:352 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):250 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

40%

5.8

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

10

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 52% of graphics cards
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 94%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

44%

4.3

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.7

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 76%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 92%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

Based on 2 · 5

Reviewers praise its cool temperatures and strong 4K gaming, but call it overkill for 1080p and are split on noise.
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Criticised
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

44%

4.3

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.7

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity

5.8
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
2,317 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 2,317 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 79.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
14,215 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 14,215 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,609 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 9,609 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 61.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
11.34 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 11.34 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
11 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 11 GB of VRAM, which is less than 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5X
This graphics card uses GDDR5X memory, which is older than on 83.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
352 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 352 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 88.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
484.4 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 484.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
11,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 11,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 82.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% 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 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to 9.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% 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 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
250 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
305 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 305 W under peak load, which is higher than 75.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
330 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 330 W, which is higher than that of 79.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
250 W
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What reviewers say
Size
290x 140x 51 mm
Length
290 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 290 mm long, which is longer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,257 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,257 g, which is heavier than 63.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming vs the average graphics card

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  • 160 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    352 bit vs 192 bit
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 18.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.2
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 18.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.2
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 6.3% better value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.88 vs 7.4).
    7.88 vs 7.41
  • 2.08x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £520).
    £250 vs £520
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 160 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    352 bit vs 192 bit
  • 8.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 22.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,480 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    March 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 49.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (11.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    11.34 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 74.7% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (2,317 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    2,317 points vs 9,148 points
  • 37.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14,215 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    14,215 points vs 22,638 points
  • 32.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 99.4% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.18 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 9.6% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (145.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    145.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 6.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (354.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    354.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    11,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 21.4% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,376 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,376 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    11 GB vs 12 GB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    48 KB vs 128 KB
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
    6.5 vs 6.8
  • 60.2% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (471 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    471 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 48.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (11,800 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    11,800 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 50% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (330 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    330 W vs 220 W
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    250 W vs 215 W
  • 23 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    60 °C vs 37 °C
  • 38.6% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (305 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    305 W vs 220 W
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
PC Games Hardware
≈ estimated
11/04/2017
Hands-on test · cooler, power limit and overclocking
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming earns a very good first test result, thanks to strong cooling and quiet operation under load.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
tektick.com
≈ estimated
30/12/2018
Hands-on review · Gaming performance
Verdict
The MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X handles 1440p and 4K well, 20–30% faster than the GTX 1080, but its 29cm length and coil whine are drawbacks.
tweaktown.com
06/04/2017
Not graded yet
8.7
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01/05/2017
Benchmark test · Factory overclock
Verdict
The MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X is a cool, quiet card for 4K and VR, though it asks for a 600W power supply and plenty of case space.

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What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

  • Incredible performance for 4K Ultra and 1440p high-refresh gaming
  • Highly effective Twin Frozr VI cooling that maintains low temperatures under load
  • Extremely quiet operation, with fans that remain silent during light tasks
  • Solid build quality featuring a stylish metal backplate for added durability
  • User-friendly MSI Gaming App for quick overclocking and LED management

What customers don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

  • Large physical footprint (2.5-slot width) that may not fit in tighter PC cases
  • Significant weight can cause GPU sag, though some variants include a support bracket
  • Rigid red-and-black aesthetic that can clash with certain custom build color schemes
  • Notable price premium compared to some other third-party 1080 Ti models
  • Some users report audible coil whine, especially during synthetic benchmarks

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming 11G is a powerful Pascal-architecture graphics card featuring 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a wide 352-bit bus, delivering exceptional performance for 4K and VR gaming. Built with a custom PCB and the Twin Frozr VI thermal design, it utilizes dual Torx 2.0 fans and a massive 2.5-slot heatsink to maintain a boost clock of up to 1607 MHz in Gaming Mode while remaining nearly silent under load. Its primary advantages include elite 4K performance, a robust metal backplate for structural support, and premium connectivity options like two HDMI 2.0b ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. However, potential drawbacks include its large 290mm physical footprint which may not fit in compact cases, a high 250W power draw requiring a minimum 600W power supply, and a red-and-black aesthetic that can clash with certain custom RGB builds.

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