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MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X vs MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 32identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X has 640 more CUDA cores than the MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070 (2944 vs 2304). The MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X has 105 MHz more processor frequency than the MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070 (1515 MHz vs 1410 MHz). The MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X has 240 MHz more processor boost clock speed than the MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070 (1860 MHz vs 1620 MHz). Graphics processor: GeForce RTX 2080 on the MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X, GeForce RTX 2070 on the MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070. Cooling type: liquid on the MSI SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X, Active on the MSI ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070.

  • Graphics processor
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:GeForce RTX 2080
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:GeForce RTX 2070
  • CUDA cores
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:2944
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:2304
  • Processor frequency
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:1515 MHz
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:1410 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:1860 MHz
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:1620 MHz
  • Cooling type
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:liquid
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:Active
  • Minimum system power supply
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:650 W
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:550 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:260 W
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:175 W
  • Supplementary power connectors
    • SEA HAWK GeForce RTX 2080 EK X:2x 8-pin
    • ARMOR GeForce RTX 2070:1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin

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52 specifications
Processor4 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 2070
Maximum resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
CUDAYesYes
CUDA coresDiffers29442304
Processor frequencyDiffers1515 MHz1410 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1860 MHz1620 MHz
FireStreamNoNo
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum displays per videocard44
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNVLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Data transfer rate14 Gbit/s14 Gbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity00
DVI-I ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity33
HDMI version2.0b2.0b
DisplayPort version1.41.4
USB Type-C ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
PhysXYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version12.012.0
OpenGL version4.54.5
Virtual Reality (VR) readyYesYes
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVINoNo
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
Full HDYesYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeDiffersliquidActive
Cooling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI TORX Fan 2.0
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Bracket heightFull-Height (FH)Full-Height (FH)
Form factorFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)Full-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Number of slots22
IlluminationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Minimum system power supplyDiffers650 W550 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs260 W175 W
Supplementary power connectorsDiffers2x 8-pin1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg1.18 kg
LengthDiffers305 mm309 mm
DepthDiffers41.5 mm50 mm
HeightDiffers169.3 mm155 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers2.01 kg1.7 kg
Package typeBoxBox

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