MSI Radeon RX 6800 vs PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 1395 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.700 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 41% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 6 GB

63% more memory

Top features of PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 6800 PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

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

Memory

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

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

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.700 GHz 1.000 GHz
Boost Clock	2.105 GHz 1.076 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 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 Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 85 mm 1 x 65 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	35 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 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 MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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	No No
LED	Non addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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	267 mm 267 mm
Height	120 mm 111 mm
Width	40 mm 38 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1395 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 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 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3 x 16
Release date	Q1/2021 Q2/2015
Structure size	7 nm 28 nm
Part-no	-- GF980IGTX6GEPB / GF980IGTXBR6GEPB
Documents	data sheet --