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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

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

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

The biggest difference is performance, where the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 8/10 to the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP's 2/10.

GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%8/102/10
Video memory25%7/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/108/10
Size and fit10%4/109/10
Build and warranty5%8/106/10
Overall6.9/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUGeForce RTX 5080, 10752 CUDA cores, core clock 2730 MHz (reference 2617 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory16GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 30 Gbps memory clock2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board powernot listed19 W board power
Length and slotsL=340 mm, W=140 mm, H=70 mm; PCB form ATX146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputsDisplayPort 2.1b x3, HDMI 2.1b x1Dual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connectorOne 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connectorNo power connector (slot-powered)

Strengths and weaknesses

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.
Read the full GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G review ›

MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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