MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING X TRIO
MSI's premium take on the original RTX 4080, with a chunky triple-fan cooler and 16GB of GDDR6X, now best treated as a clearance pick versus the 4080 SUPER.
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Why we rate it
- Strong 4K rasterisation performance
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
- Premium GAMING X TRIO cooling
- 3rd gen ray tracing cores
- Superseded by the 4080 SUPER and 5080
- 320W TDP wants a real PSU
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Is the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING X TRIO right for you?
If you find this card at a significant discount versus the 4080 SUPER or RTX 5080, it remains a capable 4K rasterisation and RT performer with the full DLSS 3 ecosystem. Otherwise look at newer options.
If you're building today and the original 4080 isn't substantially cheaper than the 4080 SUPER or RTX 5080, those newer cards are smarter buys with better performance per pound or DLSS 4 multi-frame generation.
Before you buy
Only at a clear discount. The 4080 SUPER offers slightly more performance at a lower launch RRP, so the original card only makes sense if you find it significantly cheaper. Compare prices carefully.
Nvidia recommends 750W and that's the realistic floor. With a power-hungry CPU like a Core i9 or Ryzen 9, step up to a quality 850W unit for transient spike headroom.
It's a chunky triple-fan card around 337mm long. Fits most mid-tower cases without issue but won't squeeze into compact ITX builds. Always check your case's GPU length clearance before buying.
The 5080 is meaningfully faster, uses GDDR7 memory, and supports DLSS 4 multi-frame generation. Unless the 4080 is substantially cheaper, the 5080 is the smarter buy if you're building new today.
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