MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z vs NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal differences in specs

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z and NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z operates at a base clock speed of 1.480 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, while the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal operates at a base clock speed of 1.480 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at 1707 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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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More memory

12 GB 11 GB

8% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z

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Higher clock speed

1.480 GHz 1.417 GHz

Around 4% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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 1080 Ti
GPU Chip	GP102-400-A1 (Pascal) GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units	28 28
Shader	3584 3584
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	224 224

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	12 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X GDDR5X
Memory Speed	10 Gbps 1.391 GHz
Memory Bandwith	480 GB/s 489 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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 1.480 GHz
Boost Clock	1.531 GHz 1.721 GHz+ 9 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.695 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 3 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z, 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 Axial
Fan 1	1 x 70 mm 2 x 100 mm
Fan 2	-- 1 x 90 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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 7680x4320
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z. 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 Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z 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 320 mm
Height	111 mm 140 mm
Width	-- 61 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1707 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal and MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z, 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 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2016 Q1/2017
Structure size	16 nm 16 nm
Part-no	900-1G611-2500-000 --
Documents	-- data sheet