MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC Graphics Card — NVIDIA Blackwell | 16GB GDDR7 | PCIe 5.0 | SFF-Ready | 2655 MHz

The MSI RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC is built for enthusiast gamers, SFF PC builders, content creators, and AI-accelerated workload users who demand top-tier Blackwell GPU performance in a compact, SFF-Ready card footprint without sacrificing cooling efficiency or feature set. It is ideal for 4K ultra-high refresh rate gaming, full ray tracing AAA titles, DLSS 4.5-enhanced high frame rate gaming, 8K display support via DSC, compact ITX and SFF case builds, and professional creative workflows in video editing, 3D rendering, and AI-assisted content generation.

The RTX 5080 SHADOW 3X OC is powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with 10752 CUDA Cores — significantly more than the RTX 5070 Ti's 8960 — alongside fourth-gen RT Cores for Mega Geometry ray tracing and fifth-gen Tensor Cores with FP4 precision enabling DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, AI neural rendering, and NVIDIA ACE digital human AI. The 30 Gbps GDDR7 memory — faster than the RTX 5070 Ti's 28 Gbps — provides exceptional memory bandwidth for demanding 4K and 8K workloads. MSI's SHADOW series focuses on clean, performance-first aesthetics with a minimalist exterior, making it particularly suited to SFF and ITX builds where visual discretion and size efficiency matter. At just 303×121×49mm, the SHADOW 3X OC is SFF-Ready Enthusiast certified, fitting compatible small form factor cases designed for this specification. The triple-fan thermal design uses TORX Fan 5.0 fans — with ring arcs linking 22-degree-tilted blade sets for 23% more airflow than standard axial fans — working alongside a nickel-plated copper baseplate, square-contact Core Pipes, and a reinforcing backplate with a through-vent for maximum thermal performance. Zero Frozr stops all fans at low temperatures for completely silent idle operation. A reinforced internal metal structure enhances the card's structural rigidity for long-term durability, while DrMOS power stages and 2oz copper PCB deliver efficient, reliable power delivery under sustained high-load gaming. MSI Center provides real-time monitoring, AI Tuning, and Extreme Performance mode at 2655 MHz, while MSI Afterburner enables advanced manual overclocking.

Model: G5080-16S3C
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell
CUDA Cores: 10752
Core Clock — Extreme Performance: 2655 MHz (MSI Center)
Core Clock — Boost: 2640 MHz
Memory: 16GB GDDR7
Memory Speed: 30 Gbps
Memory Bus: 256-bit
Interface: PCI Express Gen 5
DirectX: 12 Ultimate
OpenGL: 4.6
Display Outputs: 3× DisplayPort 2.1b | 1× HDMI 2.1b
Maximum Resolution: 7680 × 4320 (8K)
HDMI Capability: Up to 4K@480Hz or 8K@120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR
Maximum Displays: 4
G-SYNC: Supported
HDCP: Supported
Power Consumption (TDP): 360W
Power Connector: 1× 16-pin (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
Recommended PSU: 850W
Card Dimensions: 303 × 121 × 49mm
Card Weight: 1046g
Package Weight: 1546g
SFF-Ready: Yes (SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card)

Cooling: Triple-Fan Thermal Design | 3× TORX Fan 5.0 (22° tilted blades, ring arc, +23% airflow vs axial) | Zero Frozr | Nickel-Plated Copper Baseplate | Core Pipes (square contact area) | Reinforcing Backplate with Airflow Vent
Features: Reinforced Internal Metal Structure | DrMOS | 2oz Copper PCB | Additional Fuse Protection | Clay-Based Thermal Pads | GPU Support Stand
Software: MSI Center | MSI Afterburner | MSI App Player

NVIDIA Features: DLSS 4.5 (Dynamic Multi Frame Generation) | 4th Gen RT Cores | 5th Gen Tensor Cores | NVIDIA Reflex 2 (Frame Warp) | NVIDIA ACE | NVIDIA Broadcast | 9th Gen NVIDIA Encoder | NVIDIA Studio | G-SYNC

System Requirements: PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot required (backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0); minimum 850W PSU recommended (ATX 3.1 preferred for native 16-pin connector support); 1× 16-pin power connector; SFF-Ready Enthusiast certified — verify case compatibility with SFF-Ready Enthusiast specification before purchase; verify case GPU clearance for 303mm card length and 49mm width; DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation requires supported games and NVIDIA app with Game Ready Driver

Setup: Standard PCIe installation; connect 16-pin power connector (use bundled adapter if PSU does not have native 16-pin); install GPU support stand for sag prevention; MSI Center required for Extreme Performance mode at 2655 MHz; NVIDIA app required for DLSS 4.5 and driver management

Mounting Options: Standard PCIe 3-slot installation; SFF-Ready Enthusiast compatible for supported small form factor cases; bundled GPU support stand for standard ATX builds; 303mm length suitable for a wide range of mid-tower and SFF cases

Usage Environment: Ideal for SFF and compact gaming builds, 4K ultra-high refresh rate gaming PCs, full ray tracing enthusiast builds, DLSS 4.5 gaming systems, 8K display setups, creative workstations, AI-accelerated desktop builds, and flagship gaming rigs in space-constrained enclosures demanding top-tier Blackwell GPU performance in a compact footprint