NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning differences in specs

Comparing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at and -- respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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Higher clock speed

1.350 GHz 1.203 GHz+ 20 %

Around 11% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning 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	TU102 GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	68 22
Shader	4352 2816
Render Output Units	88 96
Texture Units	272 176
Raytracing Cores	68 0

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	11 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.75 GHz 1.775 GHz
Memory Speed	14 Gbps 7.1 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	616 GB/s 341 GB/s
Memory Interface	352 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.350 GHz 1.203 GHz+ 20 %
Boost Clock	1.545 GHz 1.304 GHz+ 21 %
Avg (Game) Clock	--

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning 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)	320 W --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning 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 (Ultimate) 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning. 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	Decode / Encode No
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.