MSI GeForce RTX™ 5080 16G Shadow 3X OC – Triple-Fan Blackwell Gaming GPU
The MSI GeForce RTX™ 5080 16G Shadow 3X OC delivers cutting-edge gaming power with NVIDIA’s next-generation Blackwell architecture. Featuring 16GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory and a 256-bit interface, it’s engineered for demanding 4K gaming and smooth, high-refresh 1440p performance. With advanced ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 AI frame generation, and MSI’s stealth-inspired Shadow 3X cooler, this GPU balances raw power with efficient cooling in a sleek matte-black design.
Core Specifications
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GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 (Blackwell architecture)
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CUDA Cores: TBA (~8,000+ expected)
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Memory: 16GB GDDR7
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Memory Interface: 256-bit
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Boost Clock: TBD MHz (Extreme OC Mode)
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Bus Standard: PCI Express 4.0 / 5.0
Cooling & Design
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Shadow 3X Triple-Fan Cooling – efficient airflow across a large heatsink
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Zero Frozr Technology – fans stop completely during idle/low-load use
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Reinforced Backplate – adds rigidity and improves passive cooling
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Stealth Shadow Styling – understated black finish for minimalist builds
Display & Connectivity
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Outputs:
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1× HDMI® 2.1b
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3× DisplayPort™ 2.1a
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Max Digital Resolution: 7680×4320 (8K UHD)
Power Requirements
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Recommended PSU: 750W
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Power Connector: 1× 16-pin 12VHPWR (ATX 3.0 compliant)
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Typical GPU Power (TGP): ~320W (expected)
Physical Dimensions
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Length (Depth): ~315 mm (12.40 inches)
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Height: ~130 mm (5.12 inches)
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Slot Size (Thickness): 3-slot (~2.6 inches thick)
MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC – Specifications
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Blackwell (GB203-400-A1) |
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| Extreme Performance Clock | 2,655 MHz (via MSI Center) |
| Boost Clock | 2,640 MHz |
| CUDA Cores / SM | 10,752 shaders (84 SMs) |
| FP32 Theoretical Compute | ~57.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR7, 256-bit @ 30 Gbps (~960 GB/s) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 ×16 (electrically ×8) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 360 W |
| Power Connector | 1 × 16-pin (ATX 3.1 recommended); PSU ≥ 850 W |
| Display Outputs | 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b; 1 × HDMI 2.1b (up to 8K 120 Hz w/ DSC) |
| Max Resolution | 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD) |
| Cooling System | Triple TORX Fan 5.0; ZERO FROZR; nickel-plated copper baseplate; Core Pipes; reinforcing backplate with airflow vent |
| Dimensions | 303 × 121 × 49 mm (3-slot width) |
| Weight (Card / Packaged) | 1,046 g / 1,546 g |
| API Support | DirectX 12 Ultimate; OpenGL 4.6; G-SYNC |
| Release | Q1 2025 |
