Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 vs Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 and Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz+ 6 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz+ 6 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS

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Top features of Sapphire Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.800 GHz+ 6 % 1.241 GHz+ 24 %

Around 31% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 6 GB

63% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS Sapphire Radeon RX 6800

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 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 AMD Radeon RX 6800
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) Navi 21
Execution units	22 60
Shader	2816 3840
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	176 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	337 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.241 GHz+ 24 % 1.800 GHz+ 6 %
Boost Clock	1.152 GHz+ 7 % 2.105 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 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)	-- 285 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 Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800, 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	Axial Axial
Fan 1	3 x 80 mm 3 x 85 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 37 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.2 2x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --
USB-C Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 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 No
LED	No LED lighting Non addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800. 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 / Encode
VP9	No Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 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	292 mm 267 mm
Height	112 mm 120 mm
Width	-- 40 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Gainward GeForce GTX 980 Ti Phoenix GS and Sapphire Radeon RX 6800, 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 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2015 Q4/2020
Structure size	28 nm 7 nm
Part-no	426018336-3477 21305-01-20G
Documents	data sheet data sheet