MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card (16GB GDDR7, 256-bit, Extreme Clock TBD MHz, DisplayPort x 3 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture)
The RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC delivers powerful next-gen performance with NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, featuring advanced ray tracing, AI acceleration, and high-speed memory—all in a premium triple-fan design.
Performance & Hardware
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Boost clock speeds up to 2,655 MHz for high frame rates in demanding titles
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10,752 CUDA cores provide top-tier rendering, simulation, and compute capability
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16 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers massive bandwidth for 4K gaming and creative workloads
Cooling & Design
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Triple-fan STORMFLOW cooler with V-shaped fins, claw-blade fans, and nickel-plated copper base
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Aluminum backplate and support bracket ensure durability and prevent sagging
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Reinforced PCB and efficient heat pipe layout maintain stable thermals under load
Connectivity & Power
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Outputs include 3× DisplayPort 2.1 and 1× HDMI 2.1 for 8K and high refresh rate displays
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Runs on PCIe 5.0 interface and draws ~360 W through a 16-pin connector
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850 W power supply recommended for optimal system stability
Key Technologies
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Features DLSS 4 with Frame Generation, 4th-gen Ray Tracing Cores, 5th-gen Tensor Cores
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NVIDIA Reflex, AV1 encoding, and AI-powered enhancements for both creators and gamers
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC
GPU Architecture
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Blackwell) |
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| CUDA Cores | 10,752 |
Clock Speeds
| Extreme Performance (MSI Center) | 2,655 MHz |
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| Boost (Gaming/Silent) | 2,640 MHz |
Memory
| Capacity & Type | 16 GB GDDR7 |
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| Bus Width | 256‑bit |
| Speed | 30 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s |
Display Outputs
| DisplayPort | 3× DisplayPort 2.1b |
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| HDMI | 1× HDMI 2.1b (up to 8K @ 120 Hz w/ DSC) |
| Max Resolution | 7680×4320 (8K) |
| Max Displays | 4 |
Physical & Power
| Interface | PCI‑Express 5.0 x16 |
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| Power Connector | 1×16‑pin (ATX 3.1) |
| TDP | 360 W |
| Recommended PSU | 850 W |
| Dimensions | 288 × 112 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 950 g (card), 1,437 g (packaged) |
Cooling & Build Features
| Cooling | Triple STORMFORCE fans, nickel-plated copper baseplate, core pipes, metal backplate, Zero Frozr, Wave Curved 3.0, V-shaped fins, Air Antegrade Fin |
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| Software | MSI Center, Afterburner |
APIs & Features
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate |
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| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 |
| Other Features | DLSS 4, RT/Tensor Cores, G‑SYNC, HDCP 2.3 |
