Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X vs MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming differences in specs

Comparison of Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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 Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X

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Higher clock speed

1.350 GHz 1.178 GHz+ 18 %

Around 13% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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 RTX 2080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
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

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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 Speed	1.75 GHz 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 Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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 1.178 GHz+ 18 %
Boost Clock	1.545 GHz 1.279 GHz+ 19 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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	2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming, 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 75 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes 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 Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming. 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode No
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 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	269 mm 269 mm
Height	112 mm 140 mm
Width	40 mm 40 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 RTX 2080 Ti X and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming, 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	Q3/2018 Q2/2015
Structure size	12 nm 28 nm
Part-no	NE6208T019LC-150F --
Documents	data sheet --