MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC LHR 12GB

The MSI RTX 3080 offers a more recent 2022 release compared to the Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti from 2021. While both cards boast 12GB of GDDR6X memory and a maximum resolution of 7680x4320, they differ in performance capabilities. The Gigabyte model has a higher shader count of 10,240 compared to MSI's 8,704, suggesting potentially better performance in shader-intensive applications. Additionally, Gigabyte provides an extra HDMI output and a longer card length, which may be relevant based on your setup. Despite these differences, both models support the same number of monitors and employ similar cooling and compatibility features, making them both strong options within the RTX 3000 series lineup.