About MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC

The MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC is a top-tier enthusiast graphics card built on NVIDIA's cutting-edge Blackwell architecture. Positioned as a 4K gaming powerhouse, it combines massive core counts with the industry's newest memory standards to deliver a generational leap in ray tracing and AI-accelerated performance.

Powered by the GB203 GPU, the card features an immense 10,752 CUDA cores. As an "OC" (Overclocked) model, it boasts a factory-tuned boost clock of 2640 MHz, which can be pushed to 2655 MHz using the Extreme Performance profile in MSI Center. This iteration transitions to 16GB of GDDR7 memory, operating at a blistering 30 Gbps on a 256-bit bus. This upgrade provides nearly 1 TB/s of bandwidth, essential for handling high-resolution 8K textures and complex neural rendering via DLSS 4.

To manage its 360W TDP, MSI utilizes the SHADOW 3X triple-fan thermal solution. This system includes:

TORX Fan 5.0: Three fans featuring linked ring arcs that stabilize and concentrate airflow, increasing static pressure by 23% over standard designs.

Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: A solid baseplate that quickly captures heat from the GPU and memory modules, distributing it through precision-machined "Core Pipes."

Zero Frozr: The fans remain completely stationary during low-load tasks, providing a silent 0dB experience for media consumption and office work.

The card features a sleek, blacked-out aesthetic without aggressive RGB, reinforced by a metal backplate with a flow-through vent for improved exhaust. Measuring 303 x 121 x 49 mm, it fits comfortably in most mid-tower cases. For connectivity, it offers three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, supporting 4K at 480Hz or 8K at 120Hz. A 16-pin power connector is required, with a recommended 850W PSU.