MSI Geforce RTX 5080 InSpire 3X OC Edition 16GB GDDR7 Graphic Card

The MSI GeForce RTX 5080 InSpire 3X OC Edition is a graphics card powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture. Released in January 2025, it is a high-performance GPU designed for both gaming and creative workloads. 

Specifications

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, based on the Blackwell (GB203-400) architecture.

Release date: January 30, 2025, coinciding with the launch of the RTX 5090.

Memory: 16 GB of high-speed GDDR7 VRAM, using a 256-bit memory interface.

CUDA Cores: 10,752.

Memory Speed: 30 Gbps, providing 960 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Boost Clock: Up to 2640 MHz (2655 MHz in Extreme Performance mode via MSI Center).

Power Consumption: 360W, with a recommended PSU of 850W.

Interface: PCI Express Gen 5.

Display Outputs: Three DisplayPort 2.1b and one HDMI 2.1b.

Cooling: MSI's INSPIRE 3X thermal design features three Stormforce fans, a nickel-plated copper baseplate, and Core Pipes for efficient heat dissipation.

Additional features: Includes support for DLSS 4.0, 4th Gen Ray Tracing Cores, and 5th Gen Tensor Cores. 

Features and technology

The RTX 5080 leverages NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture to provide a significant performance leap over the previous Ada Lovelace generation. Key features include: 

DLSS 4: This fourth generation of Deep Learning Super Sampling introduces "Multi Frame Generation" for higher frame rates and uses an improved AI model for enhanced image quality.

AI Performance: With 5th Gen Tensor Cores, the card offers powerful AI performance for applications like content creation, 3D rendering, and video editing.

GDDR7 Memory: The use of GDDR7 memory, an upgrade from the GDDR6X on the RTX 40 series, provides greater bandwidth and efficiency.

Cooling Solution: The INSPIRE 3X cooling design focuses on balancing high performance with quiet operation, thanks to features like the high-pressure Stormforce fans and optimized airflow.