MSI introduced another variant of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 graphics cards. Suprim SE models will be slightly slower than the high-end versions of Suprim X – but don’t expect these cards to run out less quickly.
These GPUs are still Nvidia RTX 3080s and 3070s, both highly sought after by PC and cryptocurrency players looking to improve computer performance. In addition, although these cards are slower than the MSI Suprim X and Suprim versions, SE cards have a 5 to 7% slower clock speed. Other than that, the cards are all identical – and the manual adjustment must be able to align the SE versions with the X.
You may also have to shell out a good amount to buy one – even before inflated resale prices. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 10G and GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim X 8G from MSI should cost $ 900 (£ 650 / AU $ 1160) and $ 660 (£ 475 / AU $ 850) each. The non-X versions do not fall far below those prices – just around $ 50 – so SE models are unlikely to offer significant savings either.
Specifications MSI GeForce RTX 3080 and 3070 Suprim
| Graphics Cards | Boost Clock (GHz) | Extreme performance clock (GHz) | TDP (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 10G | 1,905 | 1,920 | 370 |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim 10G | 1,815 | 1,830 | 370 |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim SE 10G | 1,755 | 1,770 | 370 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim X 8G | 1,905 | 1,920 | 280 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim 8G | 1,830 | 1,845 | 270 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim SE 8G | 1,770 | 1,785 | 240 |
What are the best graphics cards on the market?
For many of us, the idea of comparing the best video cards seems a little pointless. With the best cards from Nvidia and AMD almost impossible to obtain, people are having to make do with whatever is available.
In our tests, we found that the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 offer the best performance we’ve ever seen on a video card. In terms of value, the RTX 3080 even beats the RTX 3090 and ranks second in best graphics cards list – while the RTX 3070 comes in fifth place, which is not so bad in itself.
AMD also offers fierce competition. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and 6900 XT are some very powerful GPUs and definitely ones that you should also look for if you want a high-end PC experience. With GPUs so hard to find right now, keeping an eye on the stock of a wide selection should increase your chances of getting one.
Via Tom’s Hardware