MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Power Consumption

I compiled the power consumption results by testing each card under idle condition and while it was peaking during gaming sessions. Each graphics card manufacturer sets a default TDP for the card which can vary from vendor to vendor depending on the extra clocks or board features they plug in on their custom cards. Default TDP for the GTX 1080 Ti is set over 250W and since we are testing a custom board, the figures can be lower or also exceed the default TDP.

The new 16nm process on the GeForce 10 series cards based on Pascal architecture deliver huge increases in performance per watt values meaning that the GTX 1080 Ti is able to deliver higher performance while sipping in drastically lower power than the 980 Ti OC.

You can see the results for yourself below which show that the GTX 1080 Ti has a total power input of 293W with OC profile while the GTX 980 Ti Lightning has a peak draw of 351W. We can see that the GTX 1080 Ti offers much more performance at a lower power input even when been factory overclocked or manual overclocked.

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WCCFTECH RATING

For $749.99 US, the MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X will offer you ample amount of gaming performance whether you are moving from a GTX 980 Ti or a GTX 1080. It's a beautiful card for the most high-end gamers and enthusiasts out there looking to upgrade their PCs.

Pros

• Massive Performance Improvement in Gaming Titles.
• Performance very good at the given price point.
• Upgrade From GTX 980 Ti and GTX 1070 will see huge performance leap.
• First card to achieve playable FPS at 4K resolution.
• Great overclocking potential, full tuning options with MSI Afterburner app.
• Memory modules on the Gaming X can hit more than 500 GB/s bandwidth.
• Factory Overclocked Out of Box. Ships with 3 profiles (Silent/Gaming/OC).
• MSI Twin Frozr VI cooler offers great cooling and low noise output.
• ZeroFrozr Technology Included on Torx 2.0 fans.
• MSI LED Lights configurable with Gaming App.
• Lot's of display connectivity, great for VR and multi-display PCs.

Cons

• Huge price, not for mainstream gamers. ($750 US)
• Overclocking gains not noticeable in some games.
• Bulky design, requires lot's of room for installation.

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