MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4080 vs MSI INSPIRE 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080
A side-by-side spec comparison of the MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4080 and the MSI INSPIRE 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which video card is right for your build.
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 320W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Length | 322 mm | 288 mm |
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Video Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Base Clock | 2205 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| Slot Width | 3 | 3 |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz | 2655 MHz |
Winner: MSI INSPIRE 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080 — driven by Boost Clock (2655 MHz), VRAM Type (GDDR7)
MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4080
0
performance points
MSI INSPIRE 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080
4
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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