MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G GAMING X SLIM Review

Today we will be taking a look at the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G GAMING X SLIM, and as the name suggests it’s a slimmer version of their GAMING series, measuring just 322mm in length, 136mm wide and 62mm high.

It uses Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super GPU (AD103) featuring Lovelace architecture, and comes with a total of 10,240 CUDA Cores, 80 RT cores (3rd Gen), and 320 Tensor cores (4th Gen). The GPU runs at a slightly overclocked boost clock speed of 2610 MHz (default is 2550 MHz), and comes with 16 Gigabytes of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus, running at a speed of 23 Gbps.

For cooling, it features MSI’s TRI FROZR 3 thermal design, which enhances heat dissipation throughout the graphics card. It comes with precision-machined heatpipes for maximum contact between the GPU and heatsink, as well as Torx Fan 5 – featuring fan blades linked by ring arcs, to help stabilize and maintain high-pressure airflow.

Video outputs include 2 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 2 x HDMI 2.1a, with a maximum resolution of 4K at 240Hz, or 8K at 60Hz, which is more than enough for most gamers out there.

The package comes with a handy graphics card holder (to prevent sag) and a 12VHPWR cable converter to work with existing previous-gen power supplies.

The graphics card is equipped with Dual BIOS, which gives you a choice to prioritize full performance in Gaming mode or low noise operation Silent mode.

According to Nvidia, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has a total board power is around 320W, so we recommend a minimum power of 850W or higher.

A slimmer graphics card means space more inside your case, and therefore allowing more airflow. The GAMING SLIM series from MSI, maintains the same high performance gaming with great aesthetic.

And lastly, you can get the best out of the graphics card by using MSI’s Afterburner overclocking software, which is widely recognized and used by overclockers and enthusiasts alike. You can take full control of the graphics card, while monitoring key system metrics in real-time. It’s free to use and is compatible with most other vendor graphics cards too!

I would like to thank MSI for providing the review sample. This is a snippet from what MSI has to say about themselves on their website:

As a world leading gaming brand, MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and numerous resources to the eSports community to support the world’s most aspiring gamers and leverage their gaming expertise to optimize our product design. MSI has integrated all gamers’ coveted functions into its gaming rigs, eliminating the tedious trial and error by themselves and pushing the performance beyond limits. The determination to surpass past achievements has made MSI a ‘True Gaming’ brand throughout the industry!

 

Adding to its unanimous acclaim in the gaming field is MSI’s reputation as a trailblazer and top brand in digital content creation. Built around MSI’s decade-long pioneering tech in gaming, the Content Creation Series packs stunning color accuracy, long-lasting battery life, high fidelity audio and excellent performance into an ultra-portable, stylish chassis for photographers, graphic designers, 3D animators, video editors and other professionals around the world.

Amazingly portable and powerful, the MSI Business & Productivity Series packs unprecedented performance, enterprise-grade security and outstand battery life into its clean-cut, modern chassis to compliment the extraordinary tastes of business professionals.

 

MSI’s customer-centric mindset steers the direction of its R&D resource deployment and makes the globally acclaimed MSI Gaming Series, Content Creation Series and AIoT solutions possible. Ranked highest on gamers’ wish lists, the Gaming Series features top-notch laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, desktops and gaming gear. The Content Creation Series is specifically tailored for digital content creators. Recognized for its aesthetic design and performance, the Content Creation Series is now a market leader in its field. Moreover, MSI pioneers critical developments in AI, enterprise computing and IoT. Cloud servers, customizable Industrial PCs, smart robotic appliances, and vehicle infotainment and telematics systems are MSI’s fields of expertise where the most comprehensive AIoT solutions are built.

Here’s a quick comparison between Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 40 series.

As you can see from the table above, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER features 10,240 CUDA Cores, a 2.29 GHz base clock that boosts up to 2.55 GHz. It also includes DLSS 3.5 support, 3rd Gen Ray Tracing cores and 4th Gen Tensor cores. The Typical Board Power is rated at 320W, so we recommemd a power supply of 850W or higher.

Now the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING X Slim uses a slightly overclocked GPU that operates on a Boost Clock speed of up to 2.61 GHz (the default is 2.55 GHz), and features 16GB of GDDR6X VRam on a 256-bit memory bus running at 23 Gbps.

We will be using our usual test rig which consists of an Intel Core i9-14900K, along with a Z790 motherboard, 32GB of DDR5-7400 ram and PCIE Gen5 1TB SDD running Windows 11.

Let’s get down to business and start by taking a look at the specifications of the graphics card on our next page. You can buy the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G GAMING X SLIM graphics card for around USD $1,400 approx. from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3Ztq3Vr

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