MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming (X / Z) Trio (Plus) Graphics Card

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Product Overview

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming Trio graphics card is designed for enthusiast gamers and data scientists. Sharing the same build and feature set with the RTX 3090 Gaming Trio, the RTX 3080 Gaming Trio also comes in two versions: the Gaming X Trio that increases the boost clock by 60MHz, and the standard version that boosts to 1755MHz.
Like the RTX 3090, the RTX 3080 Gaming Trio features Torx Fan 4.0, Core Pipes, and advanced heatsink design for thermal management. High-quality components are used to ensure the stability and durability of the card over time.
MSI also markets RTX 3080 Ventus that does away with RGB lighting and boosts to a lower clock speed. There is also an RTX 3070 Gaming Trio available.
In early 2021, MSI also introduced the RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio and RTX 3080 Gaming Trio Plus that weigh less than the original pair of cards: The Gaming Z Trio is clocked higher than the Gaming X Trio, capable of boosting to 1830MHz, while the Gaming Trio Plus is otherwise identical to the original Gaming Trio.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Extremely fast
  • Very quiet under load
  • Very good input devices
  • Very cool under low load
Cons
  • Not as powerful as the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

What external reviewers found***

External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic 4K gaming performance
  • Great overclocking performance
  • Very good performance
  • Very good cooling
  • Extremely fast
  • Very high TDP
Cons
  • Only one HDMI 2.1 port
  • No RGB lighting
  • No overclocking headroom
  • Only one DisplayPort 1.4a
  • Only three fans
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Specifications

Gaming TrioGaming X TrioGaming Z TrioGaming Trio PlusOthersGaming Trio / Gaming X TrioGaming Z Trio / Gaming Trio Plus

Connectivity

Ports[Bus] PCI Express 4.0 | [I/O] 1x HDMI2.1 + 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | [Power] 3x 8-pin

Dimensions

Size | Depth56 mm
Size | Height140 mm
Size | Length323 mm
Weight1565 g1565 g1537 g1537 g

Function

ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 8704 CUDA cores
ResolutionMax Resolution (8K UHD) 7680 x 4320
RGB LightingYes

Performance

Frequency1755MHz boost clock1815MHz boost clock1830MHz boost clock1755MHz boost clock
Memory | Capacity10 GB
Memory | TypeGDDR6X, 320-bit memory interface, 19 Gbps
Power Consumption
Power Input370 W

Production

Debut2020-09-092021
Model NameGeForce RTX 3080 GAMING TRIO 10GGeForce RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO 10GGeForce RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 10GGeForce RTX 3080 GAMING TRIO PLUS 10G

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio is the second fastest model in the series. Only the new Suprim X series should be able to surpass it in terms of performance. The workmanship is at a very high level. RGB lighting is obviously a must, and it attracts attention when the case has a side window.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Very good performance
  • Very good cooling
  • Very high TDP
Cons
  • Only one HDMI 2.1 port
  • Only one DisplayPort 1.4a

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The $759 MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G is a fine graphics card. It brings the beast to 4K gaming or very-high-refresh 1440p play. The card is a brute on its own, scored a few outright frame-rate victories.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic 4K gaming performance
  • Extremely fast
Cons
  • No overclocking headroom
  • Only three fans

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 90%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
MSI's RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio is one of the best models for serious enthusiasts. It has three massive fans and a graphene backplate that will help wick away excess heat. It also has an extra 8-pin power connector, which will allow serious overclockers to bump up the voltage to unlock even more performance.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Bigger than the RTX 3080 Founders Edition
  • Great overclocking performance
Cons
  • No RGB lighting

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References

  1. ^ MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G desktop graphics card in review. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GeForce-RTX-3080-Gaming-X-Trio-10G-desktop-graphics-card-in-review.510456.0.html. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-geforce-rtx-3080-gaming-x-trio-10g. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ MSI RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/msi-rtx-3080-gaming-x-trio. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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