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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR6X, 2610 MHz, PCI Express Gen 4, 256-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.1a (Supports 4K & 8K HDR)

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card

Bottom line: The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card ($1,999.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 22:13 UTC): 16GB GDDR6X handles 4K ultra and large texture packs without VRAM limits; main trade-off: 3-slot 337mm length crowds smaller ATX and SFF cases.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 16GB GDDR6X handles 4K ultra and large texture packs without VRAM limits
  • ✓ Factory-overclocked 2610 MHz boost for higher out-of-box frame rates
  • ✓ Tri Frozr Gaming X Trio cooler keeps the 320W GPU quiet under load
  • ✓ HDMI 2.1a plus 3x DisplayPort 1.4a drives 4K/8K HDR displays

Cons

  • ✗ 3-slot 337mm length crowds smaller ATX and SFF cases
  • ✗ 256-bit bus is narrower than the prior-gen 3080 Ti
  • ✗ Overkill for 1080p gaming at this tier
  • ✗ 798g heft may need a GPU support bracket

Manufacturer description

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING X TRIO Gaming Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR6X, 2610 MHz, PCI Express Gen 4, 256-bit, 3x DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.1a (Supports 4K & 8K HDR)

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SpecPicks scored MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the graphics cards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the graphics cards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • V511-005R
  • Brand : MSI
  • Item Weight : 798 g
  • Product Dimensions: 33.7 x 14 x 6.7 cm

Full Specifications

Brandmsi
Weight798 g
Dimensions33.7 x 14 x 6.7 cm
Model NameGeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING X TRIO
Unit Count1 Count
Item Weight798 g
Model Number4719072965440
Built-In MediaGraphics card, set up guide
Item Type Namenvidia graphics card
Number of Fans2
GPU Clock Speed2595 megahertz
Mfr Part NumberGEFORCE RTX 4080 16GB GAMING X TRIO
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Antenna LocationGaming
Graphics Card Ram16 GB
Graphics Ram Size16 GB
Graphics Ram TypeGDDR6X
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Memory Clock Speed1700
Product Dimensions33.7 x 14 x 6.7 cm
Full listing titleMSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR6X, 2610 MHz, PCI Express Gen 4, 256-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.1a (Supports 4K & 8K HDR)

Performance Data

View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the GeForce RTX 4080 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.

Which local LLMs fit in 16 GB?

16 GB holds a 20–27B model at Q4 with a modest context window; 30B-class weights need 24 GB.

  • ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
  • ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
  • ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
  • ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
  • ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+

Across 19 community runs from 14 sources, the GeForce RTX 4080 generates a median 102 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per Hardware Corner).

Per-model VRAM guide: which GPU for which LLM →

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MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio Gaming Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR6X, 2610 MHz, PCI Express Gen 4, 256-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.1a (Supports 4K & 8K HDR) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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