ASUS Radeon RX 5700 vs MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Radeon RX 5700 operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and 877 g respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 is 180 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC is 180 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Radeon RX 5700

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Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC

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Higher clock speed

1.657 GHz+ 3 % 1.465 GHz

Around 12% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS Radeon RX 5700 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC 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 5700 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
GPU Chip	Navi 10 GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1
Execution units	36 20
Shader	2304 2560
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	144 160

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5X
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.251 GHz
Memory Bandwith	448 GB/s 320 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.465 GHz 1.657 GHz+ 3 %
Boost Clock	1.725 GHz 1.797 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.625 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC 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 180 W
TDP (up)	220 W --
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC, 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	Radial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 80 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	46-47 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC 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	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC 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	281 mm 279 mm
Height	126 mm 140 mm
Width	42 mm 37 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 877 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Radeon RX 5700 and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC, 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	Q3/2019 Q2/2016
Release price	329 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Documents	data sheet data sheet