ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti and NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.000 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal operates at a base clock speed of 1.000 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 250 W, while that of the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences Specifications

Differences

Top features of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal

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Higher clock speed

1.417 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 29% better clock speed
More memory

12 GB 6 GB

50% more memory

Top features of ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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	NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
GPU Chip	GP102-400-A1 (Pascal) GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	28 22
Shader	3584 2816
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	224 176

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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	12 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.251 GHz 1.753 GHz
Memory Speed	10 Gbps 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	480 GB/s 337 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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	1.417 GHz 1.000 GHz
Boost Clock	1.531 GHz 1.076 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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
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 NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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	Radial Radial
Fan 1	1 x 70 mm 1 x 65 mm
Cooler-Type	Air 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 NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.2
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode No
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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	111 mm 111 mm
Width	-- 40 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and ASUS 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 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3 x 16
Release date	Q3/2016 Q2/2015
Launch Price	1,199 $ (Reference) 739 $
Structure size	16 nm 28 nm
Part-no	900-1G611-2500-000 --