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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 AERO 8G graphics card, dual-slot blower cooler, matte black finish

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 AERO 8G graphics card

SKU CH-SM3G-5XQ3T

A blower-style RTX 2080 with 8 GB GDDR6 memory at 14000 MHz on a 256-bit bus, PCIe 3.0 x16, supporting 7680×4320 output

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency14000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory enables 14000MHz bandwidth for high-resolution textures
  • 256-bit interface supports 7680×4320 output for multi-monitor productivity
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X link provides full RTX 2080 throughput
  • 6-pin plus 8-pin power delivery sustains stable GPU clocks
  • Compact AERO design fits space-constrained workstation builds

What this RTX 2080 delivers

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 AERO 8G is a graphics card built around the RTX 2080 chipset with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256bit bus. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and draws auxiliary power from a 6pin+8pin connector. The card targets 7680×4320 maximum resolution for high-detail workloads.

Bandwidth and slot realities

The PCI Express 3.0 16X interface caps theoretical bandwidth at the generation 3.0 limit, so newer platforms running at 4.0 or 5.0 will not increase throughput for this card. The 256bit memory bus and 14000MHz memory clock fix the peak memory bandwidth; no driver update can raise that ceiling. Sustained performance will depend on case airflow and power delivery stability.

Checklist before you order

Verify that your motherboard has a full-length PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and that your power supply provides both a 6pin and an 8pin connector with sufficient combined wattage. Confirm the physical length clears your chassis and that no drive cages or cables obstruct the dual-slot bracket. Ensure the PSU cables reach the connector positions on the card without strain.

How it compares

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

Price $346.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $354.99.
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Core frequency 14000 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce RTX 2080 AERO 8G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency14000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector6pin+8pin

Questions about this item

How much video memory does the RTX 2080 AERO 8G provide?

The card includes 8GB of GDDR6 memory, giving ample frame-buffer space for high-resolution textures and modern game assets.

What memory bandwidth can the 256-bit interface deliver at 14000MHz?

The 256-bit bus running at 14000MHz provides high throughput, feeding the GPU quickly enough for 4K and 7680×4320 output.

Which PCI Express generation does the card use and how does it affect throughput?

It uses PCI Express 3.0 16X, so the link caps at the 3.0 x16 bandwidth ceiling, matching the slot on most current motherboards.

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