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MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC vs ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC
Product A: MSI
GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
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MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
Change MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
Compare the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC with
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OCProduct B: ZOTAC
GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
Change ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC
Compare the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC with
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC16 of 92 fields differ
- 7 different values
- 9 known for one only
- 51 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 49mmB: 55.7mmMSI is 6.7 mm lower.
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Ventus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Marketing Name: GeForce RTX 5080 16G VENTUS 3X OC. The line is Ventus. The 3X names the three fans.2Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/geforce-rtx-5080-16g-ventus-3x-ocRead 16 October 2026Title: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G VENTUS 3X OC.
Model numbers
G5080-16V3C, 912-V531-4281Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Model Name: G5080-16V3C. The same sheet names the marketing name GeForce RTX 5080 16G VENTUS 3X OC. The Ventus 3X OC PLUS, WHITE and BLACK cards are different products.2Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/geforce-rtx-5080-16g-ventus-3x-ocRead 16 October 2026MSI Spain e-shop product feed: SKU 912-V531-428 and Model Name G5080-16V3C. MSI's French and Italian e-shops give the same SKU.
GTIN / EAN
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810012085441, 88863077005681Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F59XVX51Read 14 October 2026UPC 810012085441. The EAN 8886307700568 is on the retailer pages below.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026EAN 8886307700568. Aspen Solutions and Proshop copies of this card also give this EAN, as seen in search results.4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/cgz7y37i1/ZOTAC-GAMING-GeForce-RTX-5080-SOLID-CORE-OC-16GB-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026UPC 810012085441 and EAN 8886307700568.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Process
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
Shader cores
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
Infinity Cache (L3)
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FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
AMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP4 | No | 900.4 |
| FP4 | Yes | 1,801 |
| FP8 | No | 450.2 |
| FP8 | Yes | 900.4 |
| FP16 | No | 225.1 |
| FP16 | Yes | 450.2 |
| INT8 | No | 450.2 |
| INT8 | Yes | 900.4 |
BZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP4 | No | 900.4 |
| FP4 | Yes | 1,801 |
| FP8 | No | 450.2 |
| FP8 | Yes | 900.4 |
| FP16 | No | 225.1 |
| FP16 | Yes | 450.2 |
| INT8 | No | 450.2 |
| INT8 | Yes | 900.4 |
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
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Boost clock
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
Memory
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VRAM
VRAM type
Memory bus width
Memory speed
30Gbps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Memory Speed: 30 Gbps.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4: memory clock (data rate) 30 Gbps.
Memory bandwidth
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Output: DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (as specified in HDMI 2.1b: up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR). The UHBR20 class and the 80 Gbps rate come from NVIDIA's RTX 5080 page.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026Standard Display Connectors: 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI. Footnote 2: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20, up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 165Hz with DSC. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps. Footnote 3: HDMI 2.1b.
BZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F59XVX51Read 14 October 2026Bullet: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b. The UHBR20 class and the 80 Gbps link rate come from the enzure.se copy of the ZOTAC spec table and from NVIDIA's footnote.2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 20263 x DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 and 1 x HDMI.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 20263 x DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 (up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 165Hz with DSC) and 1 x HDMI.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Standard display connectors 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI. Footnote: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 (UHBR20 is 80 Gbps) and HDMI 2.1b.
Display outputs in total
4
4
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
3
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
2.1b UHBR20
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
80Gbps
Max displays
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Maximum Displays: 4.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026Multi Monitor: up to 4. Footnote 4: four displays at 4K 165 Hz.
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Digital Maximum Resolution 7680 x 4320. The 165 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K over DisplayPort 2.1b with DSC. Over HDMI NVIDIA states 8K at 120 Hz.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026Footnote 1: DP 2.1b with DSC supports 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz. HDMI 2.1b with DSC supports 8K 12-bit HDR at 120 Hz.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F59XVX51Read 14 October 2026Technical details: display maximum resolution 7680 x 4320 pixels. The 165 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K 12-bit HDR over DisplayPort 2.1b with DSC.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Footnote 1: up to 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz over DisplayPort 2.1b with DSC. Over HDMI 2.1b it is 8K at 120 Hz.
Video engine
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Video encoders
25Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026NVENC 2x Ninth Generation.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVENC (9th Gen).7Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 16 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 2 total NVENC.
Video decoders
25Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026NVDEC 2x Sixth Generation.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVDEC (6th Gen).7Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 16 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 2 total NVDEC.
Hardware video encode
Graphics features
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DirectX
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026The DLSS row lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026DLSS row lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
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Board power
360W2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption 360 W in the copy of the ZOTAC spec table. It matches NVIDIA's reference TGP. ZOTAC states no other BIOS mode.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption 360W.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Reference TGP 360 W, equal to the 360 W in the ZOTAC spec table copies. The reference figure alone is not proof of a partner card's power.
Reference board power
360W5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026Total Graphics Power 360 W for the reference design. This is the chip figure.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4: TGP 360 W.
PSU wattage (card maker)
850W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Recommended PSU 850 W. NVIDIA states the same 850 W.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 16 October 2026Required System Power 850 W. MSI states the same 850 W.
850W2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Recommended PSU 850W minimum.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026Recommended Power Supply 850W.
Power connector
16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Connectors: 16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended). MSI does not name the revision.
12V-2x62Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Power Input 1 x 12V-2x6 with a Safety Light indicator, copied from the ZOTAC spec table.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 20261 x 12v-2x6 power input.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Dual BIOS
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Dimensions and weight
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Length
303.5mm2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Dimensions (L x W x H) 303.5 mm x 115.8 mm x 55.7 mm. The page does not say whether the bracket is included.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026303.5mm x 115.8mm x 55.7mm.4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/cgz7y37i1/ZOTAC-GAMING-GeForce-RTX-5080-SOLID-CORE-OC-16GB-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026Length 303.5 mm.
Height
115.8mm2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Second value of 303.5 x 115.8 x 55.7 mm. ZOTAC writes W as the card height.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026Same dimension line.
Thickness
55.7mm2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Third value of 303.5 x 115.8 x 55.7 mm. ZOTAC writes H as the thickness.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026Same dimension line.
Slot width
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2.5slots1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F59XVX51Read 14 October 2026Product description: 2.5 slot. This is ZOTAC's stated figure. Retail databases show 2.79 and 3 for the same card.2Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc-16gb-gddr7-graphics-card-zt-b50800j2-10pRead 14 October 2026Slot Size 2.5 slots, copied from the ZOTAC spec table.
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Yes2Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/geforce-rtx-5080-16g-ventus-3x-ocRead 16 October 2026Feature text: GeForce enthusiast card with SFF-Ready certification. The Italian e-shop writes SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card.9Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 16 October 2026NVIDIA's SFF-Ready list names MSI GeForce RTX 5080 VENTUS 3X OC at 121 x 303 x 49 mm (height x length x depth). The list also names the Ventus 3X, Ventus 3X PLUS and Ventus 3X WHITE cards.
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Weight
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Lighting sync
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Software
MSI Center1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026The sheet names MSI Center for the Extreme Performance mode and MSI Afterburner. MSI Center is the card maker's tuning software.2Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/geforce-rtx-5080-16g-ventus-3x-ocRead 16 October 2026MSI Center to monitor, tune and optimise MSI products, and Afterburner for overclocking.
Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Fan noise while gaming
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power
None of 2 known
Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
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GPU Support Stand, 3x 8-pin-to-16-pin cable, User Manual, Quick Start Guide1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F59XVX51Read 14 October 2026Item details, built-in media: card, GPU Support Stand, 3x 8-pin-to-16-pin cable, User Manual, Quick Start Guide.3Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080/cat-p/c/p1005627078Read 14 October 2026Package: User Manual, 3 x 8-pin-to-16-pin cable, GPU Support Stand.
Power adapter cable included
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Support bracket included
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Links
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Product page
www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC4Maker product pagemsi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OCRead 16 October 2026msi.com is not read in this run. The link is the maker page named in the product job. The spec table was read in MSI's datasheet and in MSI's regional e-shops.
www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-oc11Maker product pagezotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-solid-core-ocRead 14 October 2026zotac.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. The link is the expected maker page address and was not checked. Every value in this file comes from the other sources.
Spec sheet
storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/us/GeForce-RTX-5080-16G-VENTUS-3X-OC.pdfRead 16 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for this model, generated 2025-06-07.
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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