AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING differences in specs

Comparison of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and 1707 g respectively. The TDP of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of AMD Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.700 GHz 1.480 GHz

Around 13% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 11 GB

31% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

AMD Radeon RX 6800 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING 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	AMD Radeon RX 6800 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
GPU Chip	Navi 21 GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units	60 28
Shader	3840 3584
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	240 224

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5X
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1.391 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 489 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.700 GHz 1.480 GHz
Boost Clock	2.105 GHz 1.632 GHz+ 3 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz 1.620 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING 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	250 W 250 W
TDP (up)	285 W --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 3 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING, 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	3 x 85 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 1 x 90 mm
Noise (Load)	35 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 2x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 2x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	-- 1
USB-C Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING 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_2 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	Non addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING. 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 / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING 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	267 mm 320 mm
Height	120 mm 140 mm
Width	-- 61 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1707 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING, 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 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q1/2017
Release price	579 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Documents	-- data sheet