GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G vs MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and 1100 g respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G is 180 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G is 180 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.607 GHz 1.465 GHz

Around 9% better clock speed

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G 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 5700
GPU Chip	GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 Navi 10 (RDNA 1)
Execution units	20 36
Shader	2560 2304
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	160 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G 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	GDDR5X GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.389 GHz 14 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	355 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.607 GHz 1.465 GHz
Boost Clock	1.847 GHz+ 7 % 1.725 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.822 GHz 1.625 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G 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 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G, 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	2 x 100 mm 3 x 80 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 42 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G 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 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	MSI Mystic Light GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

Supported Video Codecs

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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G 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	277 mm 280 mm
Height	140 mm 115 mm
Width	42 mm 50 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1100 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 Gaming 8G, 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 Q3/2019
Structure size	16 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- GV-R57GAMING-8GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet