Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 vs EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz+ 6 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING operates at a base clock speed of 1.800 GHz+ 6 % and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.800 GHz+ 6 % 1.480 GHz

Around 18% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 11 GB

31% more memory

Top features of EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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	AMD Radeon RX 6800 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
GPU Chip	Navi 21 GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units	60 28
Shader	3840 3584
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	240 224

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5X
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1.376 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 484 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.800 GHz+ 6 % 1.480 GHz
Boost Clock	2.170 GHz+ 3 % 1.582 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.950 GHz+ 7 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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
TDP (up)	285 W --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 90 mm 2 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	37 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX GAMING GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	Addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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 / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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	303 mm 269 mm
Height	127 mm 119 mm
Width	54 mm --
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti iCX 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 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q1/2017
Release price	679 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Part-no	11305-02-20G 11G-P4-6591-KR
Documents	data sheet data sheet