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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC vs MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G

    5.51 in
    1.46 in
    MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC Graphics Card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      10.98 in
      5.51 in
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G Graphics Card
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Bus TypePCI Express 3.0 x16PCI Express 3.0 x16
      Max monitors supported44
      VR ReadyYesYes
      API Supported
      • DirectX 12
      • OpenGL 4.5
      • DirectX 12
      • OpenGL 4.5

      Performance

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      HDCPyesyes
      OpenGL version4.54.5
      DirectX version12.012.0

      Memory

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Memory technologyGDDR5X SDRAMGDDR5X SDRAM
      Memory size8 GB8 GB
      Memory bus256.0 bit256.0 bit
      Discrete graphics adapter memory8.0 GB8.0 GB
      Effective clock speed10010.0 MHz10010.0 MHz

      Processor

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Core clock1657.0 MHz1632.0 MHz
      Processor frequency1657.0 MHz1632.0 MHz
      Processor boost clock speed1797.0 MHz1771.0 MHz
      Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI2-Way SLI

      Display

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Full HDyesyes
      Max resolution7680 x 43207680 x 4320

      Design

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Cooling typeActiveActive
      Number of fans22

      Dimensions

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Height1.46 in5.51 in
      Width5.51 in10.98 in
      Depth10.98 in1.65 in
      Weight30.94 oz38.8 oz

      Connectivity

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Dual Link DVIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      HDMI version2.02.0
      DisplayPorts quantity33
      DisplayPort version1.41.4
      DVI-D ports quantity11
      Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0

      Power

      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OCMSI GeForce GTX 1080 ARMOR 8G OC
      MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8GMSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING 8G
      Power consumption (operational)180.0 W180.0 W
      Power consumption (typical)180.0 W180.0 W
      Supplementary power connectors
      • 1x 6-pin
      • 1x 8-pin
      • 1x 6-pin
      • 1x 8-pin
      Minimum system power supply500.0 W500.0 W

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