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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming

Comparing GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Comparison of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming operates at a base clock speed of 1.241 GHz+ 24 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.241 GHz+ 24 % and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming is 250 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

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  • Higher clock speed
    1.480 GHz left arrow 1.241 GHz+ 24 %
    Around 16% better clock speed
  • More memory
    11 GB left arrow 6 GB
    45% more memory
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming 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
GPU Chip GP102-350-K1-A1 left arrow GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units 28 left arrow 22
Shader 3584 left arrow 2816
Render Output Units 88 left arrow 96
Texture Units 224 left arrow 176

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 11 GB left arrow 6 GB
Memory Type GDDR5X left arrow GDDR5
Memory Clock 1.376 GHz left arrow 1.800 GHz
Memory Speed 11 Gbps left arrow 7.2 Gbps
Memory Bandwith 484 GB/s left arrow 346 GB/s
Memory Interface 352 bit left arrow 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification Value
Base Clock 1.480 GHz left arrow 1.241 GHz+ 24 %
Boost Clock 1.582 GHz left arrow 1.342 GHz+ 25 %
Avg (Game) Clock -- left arrow

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming 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 left arrow 250 W

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming 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 left arrow 4096x2160
DirectX 12_1 left arrow 12_1
Raytracing No left arrow No
DLSS / FSR Yes left arrow No

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming. 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 left arrow Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC Decode / Encode left arrow No
VP8 Decode left arrow Decode
VP9 Decode left arrow No
AV1 No left arrow No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti Xtreme Gaming, 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 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3 x 16
Structure size 16 nm left arrow 28 nm
Release date Q1/2017 left arrow Q4/2015
Launch Price 699 $ left arrow 649 $ (Reference)

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