ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF differences in specs

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

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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Higher clock speed

1.350 GHz 1.190 GHz+ 19 %

Around 12% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Top features of KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF 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 RTX 2080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
GPU Chip	TU102 GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	68 22
Shader	4352 2816
Render Output Units	88 96
Texture Units	272 176

Memory

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

Specification	Value
Memory Size	11 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	616 GB/s 337 GB/s
Memory Interface	352 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.350 GHz 1.190 GHz+ 19 %
Boost Clock	1.560 GHz+ 1 % 1.291 GHz+ 20 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.545 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF 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
TDP (up)	320 W --
Tjunction max	-- 92 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF, 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 80 mm 1 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 2 x 80 mm
Noise (Load)	47-48 dB --

Connectivity

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

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF 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	7680x4320 4096x2160
DirectX	12_2 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF. 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode No
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF 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	269 mm 315 mm
Height	114 mm 144 mm
Width	42 mm 51 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF, 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 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3 x 16
Release date	Q3/2018 Q2/2015
Structure size	12 nm 28 nm
Part-no	TURBO-RTX2080TI-11G 98IRH5DHF7XH/98IRH5DHF7HF
Documents	data sheet --