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Black triple-fan graphics card with angular shroud and metallic accents

MSI

MSI RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC graphics card

SKU CH-FM1H-775XH MPN RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC

GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card with 16 GB GDDR7 memory, 10752 CUDA cores and a 2640 MHz boost clock

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • CUDA core count10752
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2640 MHz

Edition SHADOW 3X OC

  • 16GB GDDR7 memory with 256-bit bus delivers high bandwidth for 4K gaming
  • Boost clock reaches 2640 MHz for responsive frame rates in demanding titles
  • 10752 CUDA cores provide parallel compute power for ray tracing and AI workloads
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface enables faster data transfer between GPU and system
  • HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs support up to four high-refresh displays

MSI RTX 5080 SHADOW 3X OC

This graphics card uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 5.0 and reaches a boost clock of 2640 MHz. The board includes 10752 CUDA cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate plus OpenGL 4.6 for modern rendering.

Suitable builds and limits

The card fits gaming rigs and workstations that need high frame rates at 4K or heavy compute workloads. Its four-display output cluster uses one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors. Systems restricted to PCI Express 4.0 or lower will not use the full interface bandwidth.

Deciding specification

The 16GB GDDR7 frame buffer is the single figure that determines fit. If your workflow regularly exceeds that capacity, a larger memory alternative becomes necessary. For 4K gaming and most creative tasks the 16GB allocation is sufficient.

How it compares

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

Price $1,193.99
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 2640 MHz
Higher than about 85% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSHADOW
Model nameRTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC
Part numberRTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating360 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR7
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequency2640 MHz
CUDA core count10752
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
Effective memory speed30 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNo
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
Power
Recommended power supply850 W
Power input connector1 × 16-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length303 mm
Card size303 × 121 × 49 mm
Shipping weight1.63 kg
Package size386 × 234 × 91 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

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Questions about this item

What PCIe slot width and power connectors does the RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC need?

The card uses a PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface. Refer to the card’s side label for the exact 12VHPWR or 8-pin PCIe power connector count required by this 10752 CUDA core model.

Which driver step do builders often skip when installing the GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 card?

After seating the card in the PCIe 5.0 slot and attaching power, install the latest NVIDIA Game Ready driver before launching any game; the 2640 MHz boost clock and GDDR7 memory need that driver to initialise correctly.

How should I clean the triple-fan SHADOW cooler on this 16GB 256-bit RTX 5080 over time?

Power off the PC, hold each fan blade still, and blow compressed air through the heatsink fins; avoid liquids and do not spin the fans with air pressure to protect the 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b outputs.

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