GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB
MSI's take on the RTX 4080 SUPER, with 16GB of GDDR6X, TORX 5.0 fan cooling, and a robust reinforced design for premium 4K gaming builds.
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Why we rate it
- Strong native 4K performance
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
- TORX 5.0 fan cooling
- Robust backplate and PCB
- Superseded by RTX 5080
- Heavy 320W TDP
Where the GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB wins and loses
Specifications
General info
Memory
Design and cooling
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GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB vs Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XTX
| MSIGeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GBThis page | SapphireRadeon RX 7900 XTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GBBetter |
| Memory type | — | GDDR6X |
| TDP | — | 355 W |
| Cuda cores | — | 12288 |
| Memory bus bit | — | 384 |
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB right for you?
If you find this card at a clear discount versus the RTX 5080, and you want capable native 4K gaming with DLSS 3 Frame Generation in a premium MSI build, the 4080 SUPER delivers.
If you're shopping new at full price, the RTX 5080 makes more sense for similar money. Adds DLSS 4 multi-frame generation, GDDR7 memory, and modern features.
Before you buy
Only at a meaningful discount. The 5080 adds DLSS 4 multi-frame generation and GDDR7 memory at typically similar pricing. The 4080 SUPER needs to be clearly cheaper to compete.
Slightly. The SUPER has more CUDA cores at typically similar or lower launch pricing. If both are available at similar prices, the SUPER is the clearly smarter buy.
Yes, comfortably. Native 4K ultra is handled well in modern AAA, with DLSS 3 Frame Generation making even heavy ray tracing playable at 4K. Comfortable for sustained high-refresh 4K play.
Nvidia recommends 750W as a floor for the 4080 SUPER. With a power-hungry CPU like a Core i9 or Ryzen 9, step up to a quality 850W or 1000W unit for transient spike headroom.
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