MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · Gaming Trio
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super lands at 93 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ada |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $1,128, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $1,128, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.