GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G vs MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.733 GHz+ 8 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.733 GHz+ 8 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1521 g respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G is 180 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G

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Top features of MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G

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Higher clock speed

1.775 GHz+ 4 % 1.733 GHz+ 8 %

Around 2% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 8 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 AMD Radeon RX 6800
GPU Chip	GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 Navi 21
Execution units	20 60
Shader	2560 3840
Render Output Units	64 96
Texture Units	160 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.251 GHz 16 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	320 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.733 GHz+ 8 % 1.775 GHz+ 4 %
Boost Clock	1.771 GHz+ 2 % 2.155 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.733 GHz 1.925 GHz+ 6 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	180 W 250 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 90 mm 3 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting MSI Mystic Light

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	169 mm 324 mm
Height	131 mm 140 mm
Width	37 mm 55 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1521 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Z Trio 16G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2016 Q1/2022
Structure size	16 nm 7 nm
Part-no	GV-N1080IX-8GD --
Documents	data sheet data sheet