GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G vs Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G and Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.650 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.650 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G is 250 W, while that of the Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Top features of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.650 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 39% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G 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 GeForce GTX 980 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) TU104
Execution units	22 48
Shader	2816 3072
Render Output Units	96 64
Texture Units	176 192

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 1.938 GHz
Memory Bandwith	337 GB/s 496 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.000 GHz 1.650 GHz
Boost Clock	1.076 GHz 1.815 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G 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)	-- 280 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 Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G, 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 65 mm 1 x 65 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 47 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G 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	4096x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G. 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	No Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	No Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G 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 272 mm
Height	111 mm 114 mm
Width	38 mm 35 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Turbo 8G, 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 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2015 Q3/2019
Structure size	28 nm 12 nm
Part-no	NE5X98T015JBF GV-N208STURBO-8GC
Documents	-- data sheet