ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.850 GHz+ 9 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming operates at a base clock speed of 1.850 GHz+ 9 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming

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Top features of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC

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Higher clock speed

1.850 GHz+ 9 % 1.178 GHz+ 18 %

Around 36% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 6 GB

63% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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	7.1 Gbps 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	341 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.178 GHz+ 18 % 1.850 GHz+ 9 %
Boost Clock	1.279 GHz+ 19 % 2.190 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.980 GHz+ 9 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC, 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	2 x 100 mm 3 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 36 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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 ASUS Aura Sync

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC. 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC 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 310 mm
Height	140 mm 140 mm
Width	40 mm 58 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming and ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC, 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	-- TUF-RX6800-O16G-GAMING
Documents	-- data sheet