SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk differences in specs

Comparison of SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT operates at a base clock speed of 2.200 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk operates at a base clock speed of 2.200 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk 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 Sea Hawk

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Top features of SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT

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Higher clock speed

2.200 GHz 1.190 GHz+ 19 %

Around 46% better clock speed
More memory

12 GB 6 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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 6750 XT
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) Navi 22 KXT (RDNA 2)
Execution units	22 40
Shader	2816 2560
Render Output Units	96 64
Texture Units	176 160
Raytracing Cores	0 40

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Clock	1.775 GHz 2.250 GHz
Memory Speed	7.1 Gbps 18 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	341 GB/s 432 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.190 GHz+ 19 % 2.200 GHz
Boost Clock	1.291 GHz+ 20 % 2.618 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.512 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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	Radial / Axial (Radiator) Axial
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 2 x 100 mm
Fan 2	1 x 120 mm --
Cooler-Type	AIO water 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 Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT 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 Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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 Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 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	270 mm 280 mm
Height	111 mm 123 mm
Width	40 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk and SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6750 XT, 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	Q3/2015 Q2/2022
Launch Price	799 $ 549 $ (Reference)
Structure size	28 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- 11318-03-20G
Documents	-- data sheet