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MSI

MSI EXPERT GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB graphics card

SKU CH-3KQE-DX95G

High-end GPU with 16 GB GDDR6X memory, 10240 CUDA cores and a 2625 MHz boost clock for 4K gaming and creative workloads

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count10240
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyExtreme Performance: 2625 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2610 MHz
  • 16 GB GDDR6X memory at 23 Gbps feeds creative workloads
  • 10240 CUDA cores accelerate rendering and AI tasks
  • Boost clock reaches 2625 MHz via MSI Center
  • HDMI 2.1a plus three DisplayPort 1.4a drive four displays
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 delivers full bandwidth to the Ada Lovelace GPU

EXPERT 16GB workstation GPU

The MSI EXPERT GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB is built for professionals who need reliable GPU acceleration in 3D rendering, simulation and AI workloads. Its 10240 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory deliver the throughput these tasks demand. The PCI Express 4.0 interface keeps data moving between the card and the platform without bottleneck.

Boost clocks 2625 and 2610 MHz

MSI Center offers an Extreme Performance mode that lifts the boost clock to 2625 MHz, while the standard boost sits at 2610 MHz. The Ada Lovelace architecture manages power and thermals so the card sustains these frequencies during extended compute runs. Acoustic output remains controlled under typical professional loads.

16GB 256-bit GDDR6X frame buffer

The 16GB frame buffer on a 256-bit bus running at 23 Gbps is the specification that determines whether this card fits your pipeline. It supports four simultaneous displays through one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 ensure broad software compatibility.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,452.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 16 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency Extreme Performance: 2625 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2610 MHz
Higher than about 83% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineEXPERT
Model nameRTX 4080 SUPER 16G EXPERT
Product colorGray
Processor
TDP rating320 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6X
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequencyExtreme Performance: 2625 MHz (MSI Center)
Boost: 2610 MHz
CUDA core count10240
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series
GPU architectureAda Lovelace
Effective memory speed23 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply750 W
Power input connector1 × 16-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length312 mm
Card size141 × 61 mm
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan

Questions about this item

How do I seat the PCI Express 4.0 card and which power connectors does the RTX 4080 SUPER need?

Insert the card fully into a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot until the retention latch clicks, then attach the required 12VHPWR or dual 8-pin cables from the PSU; the step most builders miss is verifying the power plug is locked in on both sides.

What upkeep will the 16GB GDDR6X memory and cooling assembly need over time?

Dust the heatsink fins and fan blades every few months with compressed air; the GDDR6X modules and 10240 CUDA cores are solid-state and require no replacement, but thermal paste may need refreshing after several years.

At what point does the 256-bit memory bus or 2625 MHz boost clock hit a wall during long renders?

Sustained workloads first run into the 256-bit GDDR6X bandwidth ceiling at 23 Gbps, causing the GPU to throttle below the 2625 MHz extreme-performance boost once memory throughput saturates.

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