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EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming vs MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q3/2018
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
Released
Q1/2017
Overall score
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X

What's the best choice EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming or MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming has a maximum frequency of 1.350 GHz. Memory size 11 GB. Memory type GDDR6. Released in Q3/2018.

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X has a maximum frequency of 1.480 GHz. Memory size 11 GB. Memory type GDDR5X. Released in Q1/2017.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    591 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    806 place
  • Battlefield 5
    566 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    530 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    571 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    802 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    386 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    523 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    429 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    917 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 9% better clock speed

    1.480 GHz left arrow 1.350 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    1042 place
  • Battlefield 5
    917 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    1319 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    803 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    1060 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    937 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    1157 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    523 place

Specifications

Technical data
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
  • GPU Chip
    TU102 left arrow GP102-350-K1-A1
  • Execution units
    68 left arrow 28
  • Shader
    4352 left arrow 3584
  • Render Output Units
    88 left arrow 88
  • Texture Units
    272 left arrow 224
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    11 GB left arrow 11 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6 left arrow GDDR5X
  • Memory Speed
    1.75 GHz left arrow 1.391 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    616 GB/s left arrow 489 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    352 bit left arrow 352 bit
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    1.350 GHz left arrow 1.480 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    1.635 GHz+ 6 % left arrow 1.683 GHz+ 6 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    1.545 GHz left arrow 1.657 GHz
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    250 W left arrow 250 W
  • TDP (up)
    320 W left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    2 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X.

  • Fan-Type
    Axial left arrow Radial/Axial (Radiator)
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling left arrow AIO water cooling
  • Fan 1
    2 x 90 mm left arrow 1 x 70 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    0 dB / Silent left arrow 0 dB / Silent
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow 1 x 120 mm
  • Noise (Load)
    42 dB left arrow 0 dB
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 1x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4a left arrow 3x DP v1.4
  • DVI Ports
    -- left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    1 left arrow --
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_2 left arrow 12_1
  • Raytracing
    Yes left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    Yes left arrow No
  • LED
    Addressable LED left arrow No LED lighting
Supported Video Codecs

Built-in support for video and image compression standards.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    270 mm left arrow 269 mm
  • Height
    111 mm left arrow 111 mm
  • Width
    -- left arrow 35 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow 1363 g
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X and EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q3/2018 left arrow Q1/2017
  • Release price
    1,599 $ left arrow --
  • Structure size
    12 nm left arrow 16 nm
  • Part-no
    11G-P4-2382-KR left arrow --
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
14.23
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
12.06
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
3DMark Benchmark
3DMark is designed for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get the most out of their hardware
14358
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
10126
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
80 fps (avg)
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
66 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
57 fps (avg)
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
41 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
Ethash is an algorithm for mining Ethereum cryptocurrency that makes the most of the GPU
59 MH/s
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
51 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
The Autolykos algorithm, on which Ergo cryptocurrency is based, allows not only modern GPUs to be used for mining, but also the past generation of GPUs
117 MH/s
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
100 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
Hashrate mining Ravencoin cryptocurrency on the KawPoW algorithm is fastest on modern video cards
33 MH/s
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
26 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
VertCoin cryptocurrency can be mined on both Nvidia and AMD and is interesting because it mines perfectly on old GPUs like GTX1050, R9 290 and even GTX970
0.86 MH/s
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Gaming
0.82 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SEA HAWK X
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