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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 AERO

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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 AERO

GeForce GTX 10808GB GDDR5X180W267mm1771 MHz Boost

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$369

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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 AERO

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.

ChipsetGeForce GTX 1080

Chipset MakerNVIDIA

Base Clock1632 MHz

Boost Clock1771 MHz

CUDA Cores2560

MicroarchitecturePascal

CodenameGP104

Process Node16nm

FoundryTSMC

Die Size314.0 mm²

Transistors7.20 billion

Available Prices

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About This Product

The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 AERO is a blower-style GPU suitable for 1440p gaming at high refresh rates or 4K gaming at 30-60 FPS in many titles. At $369, it competes with newer cards like the RTX 3050 or RX 6600, offering superior raw performance for gaming, though lacking modern features like DLSS or ray tracing. It is a strong option for gamers prioritizing raw rasterization performance on a budget.

Best for: Budget 1440p Gaming

Pros

Excellent 1440p gaming performance
Strong 4K rasterization for its price
8GB GDDR5X VRAM
Compact blower design

Cons

Lacks ray tracing and DLSS
Blower cooler can be noisy
Higher power consumption than modern alternatives

Verdict
“Ideal for budget 1440p/4K gaming, prioritizing raw performance over modern features.”

Performance Benchmarks

Resolution-based gaming performance at a glance

These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.

1080p1440p4K

Gaming Averages

Cross-resolution FPS summary

1080p

60 FPS23%

1440p

44 FPS20%

4K

23 FPS14%

Readiness & Value

How this card maps to common targets

1080p

Heavy compromise

1440p

Heavy compromise

4K

Heavy compromise

Value at 1440p

0.1 FPS/$

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Radeon RX 6600 Hellhound

Closest Rival

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Radeon RX 6600 · 45 FPS @ 1440p · 8GB VRAM · $395

"Similar 1440p performance to GeForce GTX 1080 AERO. priced about $26 more"

Benchmark-Based Verdict

Moving from Radeon RX 6600 Hellhound to GeForce GTX 1080 AERO is a performance sidegrade in recorded 1440p benchmark performance, with GeForce GTX 1080 AERO scoring about 2% lower. Recorded board power changes from 132W to 180W, which should be considered when checking the PSU and cooling setup.

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"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance"

Benchmark-Based Verdict

Moving from GeForce RTX 3050 8GB VENTUS 2X XS OC to GeForce GTX 1080 AERO is a performance sidegrade in recorded 1440p benchmark performance, with GeForce GTX 1080 AERO scoring about 5% higher. Recorded board power changes from 130W to 180W, which should be considered when checking the PSU and cooling setup.

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