MSI Inspire GeForce RTX 5080 16G OC vs PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Triple Fan
Both cards run the same RTX 5080 GPU with 16GB of GDDR7, so frame rates in games and renders will land within a few percent of each other. The MSI Inspire is the smaller, lighter card built for compact and SFF builds, with a modest factory overclock and a quiet triple-fan cooler. The PNY is a longer, 3-slot card with ARGB lighting, a slightly higher boost clock and three 8-pin power connectors that ask for an 850W supply. Pick MSI for a tight case; pick PNY if you want RGB and a bigger cooler and have the room.
- Choose the MSI Inspire if your case is small or you want a compact, lighter 5080 that fits SFF-ready builds.
- Choose the PNY if you have a full-size case, want ARGB lighting and a larger triple-fan cooler with a higher factory boost.
Prices
- MSI Inspire GeForce RTX 5080 16G OC: $1,829.99 at MSI Online Store (last seen Nov 14)
- PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Triple Fan: $1,680.00 at VDR (checked today)
- Difference: the PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Triple Fan is $149.99 cheaper than the MSI Inspire GeForce RTX 5080 16G OC at the latest prices (Nov 14 and Nov 15)

