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Double FPS of Consoles at 1440p and 4K for Alan Wake 2 with RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM

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MSI GAMING X SLIM Graphics Card fits many of MSI's compact sized chassis, as well as the best selling cases on Amazon and Newegg

Hassle-free Upgrade to RTX 40 Series: The MSI GAMING X SLIM Lineup

If you're in the market for a new RTX 40-series GPU, you've likely found yourself measuring and checking specs to ensure it fits your case.

Introducing the more compact MSI GeForce RTX GAMING X SLIM Graphics Card lineup. With Alan Wake 2 and the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion, they both use the latest DLSS 3.5 and Ray Tracing from NVIDIA. The GeForce RTX 4080 16G Graphics Card provides the performance needed for Alan Wake 2, and for Phantom Liberty at 1440p, 8G and lower VRAM cards may have a little trouble with Ray Tracing enabled, so the GeForce RTX 4070 with 12G is the perfect balance here.

MSI GAMING X SLIM lineup offers hassle-free compatibility

Made for gaming rigs with space constraints, our MSI GAMING X SLIM Graphics Card line offers hassle-free compatibility. Our graphics cards fit many of MSI's compact sized chassis, as well as the best selling cases on Amazon and Newegg. In an older case with less clearance, these smaller cards may fit without the need to upgrade.

Being less wide also gives more clearance for the power connector. Available in white versions, the reduced size provides another benefit with more space around the card, delivering optimal airflow.

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM shaving off millimeters for width and height makes it easier to fit into the case

Shorter, Slimmer, Lighter Graphics Cards - MSI GeForce RTX GAMING X SLIM

For those seeking power in a more compact form, the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM is your solution. 15 millimeters shorter than the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X TRIO version, it measures 322 millimeters. Shaving off millimeters for width and height makes it easier to fit into the case you own, and we offer a white version too.

The MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM fits easily into our MPG GUNGNIR 300R AIRFLOW. Versus the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO, the width is down 11% percent, and the length is 9% percent shorter at 307 millimeters, which also fits many existing PC cases. Also coming in white, the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM WHITE with 12G of VRAM has enough headroom to smoothly experience the latest ray tracing effects.

MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM fits easily into MPG GUNGNIR 300R AIRFLOW

Alan Wake 2 Benchmark at 1440p and 4K with MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM 16G

Now, let's dive into benchmarking results with the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM for Alan Wake 2, a survival horror game that features fully ray-traced graphics enhanced and accelerated by DLSS 3.5's ray reconstruction. This refines ray traced object lighting, reflections and shadows, for better realism and stunning visuals.

MSI GeForce RTX™ 4080 16GB GAMING X SLIM Graphics Card

RTX 4080 at 1440p Quality, Frame Gen and Path Tracing Benchmarks

We'll start off with 1440p and using just DLSS Quality mode we're seeing 131 FPS with all other enhancements off. Turning on DLSS 3.5 jumps the FPS up to 186, without Frame Generation or anything else enabled. We get 107 FPS with Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction and Path Tracing set to high.

1440p DLSS 3.5, Quality, FG Off, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 1440p DLSS 3.5, Quality, FG Off, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off, avg fps 131

1440p DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 1440p DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off, avg fps 186

1440p DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR On, Path Tracing High

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 1440p DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR On, Path Tracing High, avg fps 107

RTX 4080 at 4K Quality, Frame Gen and Path Tracing Benchmarks

Running at 4K is much more demanding, and starting with just DLSS quality mode, Alan Wake 2 delivers 82 FPS. Turning on Frame Generation is 110 FPS with everything else off. And 60 FPS is with Frame Gen and Ray Reconstruction on with Path Tracing set to high.

4K DLSS 3.5, Quality, FG Off, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 4K DLSS 3.5, Quality, FG Off, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off, avg fps 82

4K, DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 4K DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR Off, Ray Tracing Off, avg fps 110

4K, DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR On, Path Tracing High

Alan Wake 2 benchmark RTX 4080 at 4K DLSS 3.5 Quality, FG On, RR On, Path Tracing High, avg fps 60

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Optimization With MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM 12G

The Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion and update brings DLSS 3.5 support, and there's a few tweaks for better FPS. In settings, we recommend to keep Texture at High if your GPU has 12GB of VRAM or more, otherwise try Medium. GeForce RTX 40 series owners can enable Frame Generation, and pick DLSS Quality. Lowering Volumetric Fog from Ultra to Medium gains a bit of performance for some fog artifacts.

Phantom Liberty Optimization With MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM 12G

Dialing down Screen Space Reflections from Ultra to High has a good performance boost, and Medium seems better still, trading for minor visual differences. Mirror Quality impacts your game in areas with reflections so choose Medium, while Low is better for lower end GPUs.

Phantom Liberty Optimization With MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM 12G menu setting-1

Enabling Ray Tracing offers better visuals, trading for performance. Reflections add mirror-like details for around a 20% percent hit. Local Shadows slightly improves or creates detail for an additional hit. The rest of the RT settings you can leave off. With lower end GPUs, turning Ray Tracing off gives better performance.

Phantom Liberty Optimization With MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X SLIM 12G menu setting-2

For a deep dive into which settings impact performance the most, please see the Hardware Unboxed comprehensive Cyberpunk 2077 optimization guide, check out their check out their YouTube video below, and the link to the accompanying Techspot article is available here.


Hardware Unboxed Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Optimazation Guide on Techspot: https://www.techspot.com/guides/2745-cyberpunk-20-phantom-optimization/

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM 16G delivers double the FPS of consoles at 1440p and 4K for Alan Wake 2

Double FPS of Consoles! Play With MSI GeForce RTX GAMING X SLIM Graphics Cards

The MSI GAMING X SLIM lineup offers more compact designs for all tiers/ as well as white versions fitting your case, so you don't have to upgrade. We recommend the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM 16G as it delivers double the FPS of consoles at 1440p and 4K with better graphics for Alan Wake 2, and the 4070 is great for enjoying Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty with smooth gameplay and beautiful visuals.

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X SLIM 16G delivers double the FPS of consoles at 1440p and 4K for Alan Wake 2

Learn more about MSI GeForce RTX™ 4070 GAMING X SLIM 12G:
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-4070-GAMING-X-SLIM-12G

Learn more about MSI GeForce RTX™ 4080 GAMING X SLIM 16G:
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-4080-16GB-GAMING-X-SLIM

Watch the benchmark video for Alan Wake 2

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