PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti differences in specs

Comparing PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Comparison of PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.165 GHz+ 17 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.165 GHz+ 17 % and has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC is 250 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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 1.165 GHz+ 17 %

Around 14% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Top features of PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC 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 PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC 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 1.753 GHz
Memory Speed	14 Gbps 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	616 GB/s 337 GB/s
Memory Interface	352 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC 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 1.165 GHz+ 17 %
Boost Clock	1.545 GHz 1.266 GHz+ 18 %
Avg (Game) Clock	--

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC 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 PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC 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 PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC. 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 PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti XLR8 OC, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.