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Comparision EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 vs MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

WINNER
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

Rating: 60 points
MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X

MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X

Rating: 58 points
Grade
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080
MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X
Performance
7
7
Memory
6
6
General information
7
5
Functions
7
9
Benchmark tests
6
6
Ports
7
7

Top specs and features

Passmark score

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: 17949 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: 17498

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: 138171 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: 138104

3DMark Fire Strike Score

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: 19721 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: 19013

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: 17140 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: 26716

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: 38762 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: 36513

Description

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 video card is based on the Turing architecture. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X on the Pascal architecture. The first has 13600 million transistors. The second is 11800 million. EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 16.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1515 MHz versus 1544 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 448 Gb/s versus 484.4 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is 9.95. At MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X 11.55.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 scored 17949 points. And here is the second card 17498 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 17140 points. Second 26716 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has Directx version 12. Video card MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X -- Directx version - 12.1.

Regarding cooling, EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has 215W heat dissipation requirements versus 250W for MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X.

Why EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is better than MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X

  • Passmark score 17949 против 17498 , more on 3%
  • 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 138171 против 138104 , more on 0%
  • 3DMark Fire Strike Score 19721 против 19013 , more on 4%
  • 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 38762 против 36513 , more on 6%
  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 419702 против 382545 , more on 10%

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 vs MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X: highlights

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080
MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X
MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1515 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1544 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1750 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
1376 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
9.95 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
11.55 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
11 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations. Show more
64
48
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
109.4 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
146 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
184
max 880
Average: 140.1
224
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
64
max 256
Average: 56.8
88
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
2944
max 17408
Average:
3584
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
4000
2750
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1710 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1657 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
314.6 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
371.2 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Turing
Pascal
GPU name
Turing TU104
GP102
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
448 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
484.4 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better. Show more
14000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
11008 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
11 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
352 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
545
max 826
Average: 356.7
471
max 826
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 20
GeForce 10
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
215 W
Average: 160 W
250 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
12 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
16 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
13600 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
11800 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Width
265.63 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
111.15 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
There is no data
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12.1
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.5
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
7.5
max 9
Average:
6.1
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
17949
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
17498
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
138171
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
138104
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
19721
max 39424
Average: 12463
19013
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
17140
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
26716
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
38762
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
36513
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
64123
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
419702
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
382545
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Solidworks
68
max 203
Average: 62.4
66
max 203
Average: 62.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 sw-03
The sw-03 test includes visualization and modeling of objects using various graphic effects and techniques such as shadows, lighting, reflections and others. Show more
68
max 203
Average: 64
66
max 203
Average: 64
SPECviewperf 12 test evaluation - Siemens NX
12
max 213
Average: 14
10
max 213
Average: 14
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Medical
43
max 107
Average: 39.6
56
max 107
Average: 39.6
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 mediacal-01
43
max 107
Average: 39
56
max 107
Average: 39
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
144
max 182
Average: 129.8
170
max 182
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 maya-04
144
max 185
Average: 132.8
170
max 185
Average: 132.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Energy
12
max 25
Average: 9.7
max 25
Average: 9.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 energy-01
12
max 21
Average: 10.7
max 21
Average: 10.7
SPECviewperf 12 Test Evaluation - Creo
50
max 154
Average: 49.5
58
max 154
Average: 49.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 creo-01
50
max 154
Average: 52.5
58
max 154
Average: 52.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 catia-04
105
max 190
Average: 91.5
102
max 190
Average: 91.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Catia
105
max 190
Average: 88.6
102
max 190
Average: 88.6
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 3dsmax-05
197
max 325
Average: 189.5
143
max 325
Average: 189.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
199
max 275
Average: 169.8
144
max 275
Average: 169.8
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
2
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
USB Type-C
The device has a USB Type-C with a reversible connector orientation.
Available
There is no data
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available

FAQ

How does the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 scored 17949 points. The second video card scored 17498 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is 9.95 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 11.55 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 215 Watt. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X 250 Watt.

How fast are EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 and MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 operates at 1515 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1710 MHz. The clock base frequency of MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X reaches 1544 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1657 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 supports GDDR6. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 448 GB/s. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X works with GDDR5. The second one has 11 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 448 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has 1 HDMI outputs. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 uses There is no data. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X uses the Pascal architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is equipped with Turing TU104. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X is set to GP102.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 has 13600 million transistors. MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X has 11800 million transistors