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MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK vs MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z

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  • 10differ
  • 18identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z has 11,008 more CUDA cores than the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK (21760 vs 10752). The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z has 75 MHz more processor boost clock speed than the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK (2730 MHz vs 2655 MHz). The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z has 16 GB more discrete graphics card memory than the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK (32 GB vs 16 GB). Graphics processor: GeForce RTX 5080 on the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK, GeForce RTX 5090 on the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z. Interface type: PCI Express 5.0 on the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK, PCI Express x16 5.0 on the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z.

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:GeForce RTX 5080
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:GeForce RTX 5090
  • CUDA cores
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:10752
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:21760
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:2655 MHz
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:2730 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:16 GB
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:32 GB
  • Memory bus
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:256 bit
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:512 bit
  • Interface type
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:PCI Express 5.0
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:PCI Express x16 5.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:360 W
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:800 W
  • Length
    • GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK:288 mm
    • GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z:260 mm

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Comparison of GeForce RTX 5080 16G INSPIRE 3X OC BLACK, GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z
47 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 5090
Maximum resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
CUDAYesYes
CUDA coresDiffers1075221760
Processor boost clock speedDiffers2655 MHz2730 MHz
Maximum displays per videocard44
Processor frequencyKnown for one2640 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory busDiffers256 bit512 bit
Memory bandwidth (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 GB/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one30 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Interface typeDiffersPCI Express 5.0PCI Express x16 5.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantity33
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI version2.1b2.1b
DisplayPort version2.1b2.1b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version12 Ultimate12 Ultimate
OpenGL version4.64.6
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cooling typeActiveActive
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Form factorFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)Full-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Product colourBlackBlack
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs360 W800 W
Supplementary power connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
Minimum system power supplyKnown for one850 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
LengthDiffers288 mm260 mm
DepthDiffers50 mm61 mm
HeightDiffers112 mm151 mm
Radiator widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.4 cm
Radiator depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.6 cm
Radiator heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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