MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC vs GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

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The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC at 5.3/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC leads on size and fit.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G leads on performance, video memory and build and warranty.

They score the same on software support and efficiency and noise.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 7/10 to the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC's 3/10.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an 8GB RTX 5060 Ti with MSI's TRI FROZR 4 cooler, aimed at gamers who want a quiet card at 180 W. It suits builders with a case that takes a 300 mm card and a PSU with a 16-pin connector. It fits less well if you plan to run local AI models or play at 1440p with ultra textures.

Typically about £429.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

6.9/10verdict: buy

This is a factory-overclocked RTX 5080 for buyers who want a quiet, well-cooled high-end card and have a case with room for it. It suits gaming and local AI work that fits within 16GB of video memory. It needs a roomy case, and it has one 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector with an 850W power supply recommended by Gigabyte.

Typically about £1,510 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G
Performance	30%	6/10	8/10
Video memory	25%	3/10	7/10
Software support	15%	6/10	6/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	7/10	7/10
Size and fit	10%	5/10	4/10
Build and warranty	5%	6/10	8/10
Overall		5.3/10	6.9/10

Specifications

Spec	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHz	GeForce RTX 5080, 10752 CUDA cores, core clock 2730 MHz (reference 2617 MHz)
Video memory	8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps	16GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 30 Gbps memory clock
Board power	180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W	not listed
Length and slots	300 x 125 x 44 mm	L=340 mm, W=140 mm, H=70 mm; PCB form ATX
Display outputs	DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displays	DisplayPort 2.1b x3, HDMI 2.1b x1
Power connector	16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)	One 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connector

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

+ Cooler praised as quiet and cool under gaming load
+ 180 W board power with a 600 W PSU recommended
+ Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b
− 8GB of VRAM limits 1440p ultra textures
− Two reviews report audible coil whine
− Long 300 mm card needing a 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

Buyers who want to run larger local AI models and need more than 8GB of VRAM
Gamers who want 1440p with ultra textures in modern titles
Builders with compact cases that cannot fit a 300 mm card or a 16-pin power connector

Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC review ›

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

+ Quiet fans and low temperatures, per owners and TechPowerUp
+ 4-year warranty with a reinforced metal backplate
+ 16GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus
− Large at 340 mm long and 70 mm high
− 16GB is fixed, which caps larger AI models
− Gigabyte doesn't publish board power

Skip it if:

Anyone building in a compact or small-form-factor case.
Buyers running local AI models that need more than 16GB of video memory.
Buyers who want a published board power figure before choosing a power supply.

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