Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 vs MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.850 GHz+ 9 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus operates at a base clock speed of 1.850 GHz+ 9 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1046 g respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus

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Top features of Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.850 GHz+ 9 % 1.650 GHz

Around 11% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 8 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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 RTX 2080 SUPER AMD Radeon RX 6800
GPU Chip	TU104 Navi 21
Execution units	48 60
Shader	3072 3840
Render Output Units	64 96
Texture Units	192 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.938 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	496 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.650 GHz 1.850 GHz+ 9 %
Boost Clock	1.815 GHz 2.190 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.980 GHz+ 9 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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)	280 W 285 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800, 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 90 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 1 x 90 mm
Noise (Load)	42 dB 37 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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 v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800. 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 MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 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	268 mm 310 mm
Height	114 mm 134 mm
Width	50 mm 55 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1046 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Ventus and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800, 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	Q3/2019 Q4/2020
Release price	779 $ 739 $
Structure size	12 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- 11305-01-20G
Documents	data sheet data sheet