MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP vs Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP and Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.465 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at 799 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP is 180 W, while that of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC is 180 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC

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Higher clock speed

1.620 GHz+ 1 % 1.465 GHz

Around 10% better clock speed

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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
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 Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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	1.251 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	320 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.620 GHz+ 1 % 1.465 GHz
Boost Clock	1.759 GHz+ 2 % 1.725 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.625 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP, 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 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 42-43 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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 Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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 No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP. 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 Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP 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	252 mm 232 mm
Height	112 mm 126 mm
Width	39 mm 46 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 799 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Dual OC and MSI Radeon RX 5700 Mech GP, 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	Q1/2017 Q3/2019
Release price	-- 379 $
Structure size	16 nm 7 nm
Part-no	NEB1080U15P2-1045D --
Documents	data sheet data sheet