AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC differences in specs

Comparison of AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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 OC

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Top features of AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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Higher clock speed

1.800 GHz 1.102 GHz+ 10 %

Around 39% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 6 GB

63% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 7800 XT
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) Navi 32 (RDNA 3)
Execution units	22 60
Shader	2816 7680
Render Output Units	96 138
Texture Units	176 480
Raytracing Cores	0 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 Clock	1.753 GHz 2.250 GHz
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 18 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	337 GB/s 640 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.102 GHz+ 10 % 1.800 GHz
Boost Clock	1.190 GHz+ 11 % 2.500 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.000 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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	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 OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, 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 --
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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 (Ultimate)
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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. 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 / Encode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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	277 mm --
Height	135 mm --
Width	37 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.