KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX vs ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti differences in specs

Comparison of KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX and ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX is 250 W, while that of the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Top features of KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX

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Higher clock speed

1.350 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 26% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) TU102
Execution units	22 68
Shader	2816 4352
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	176 272

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Speed	7 Gbps 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	337 GB/s 616 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.000 GHz 1.350 GHz
Boost Clock	1.076 GHz 1.605 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.545 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	250 W 250 W
Tjunction max	92 \xc2\xb0C --
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Radial Axial
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 3 x 80 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.2 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	4096x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	No Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	No Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	267 mm 320 mm
Height	111 mm 110 mm
Width	40 mm 50 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 980 Ti and KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2015 Q3/2018
Structure size	28 nm 12 nm
Part-no	-- 28IULBMDT22K
Documents	-- data sheet