MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 differences in specs

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.102 GHz+ 10 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.102 GHz+ 10 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC is 250 W, while that of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 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 % 1.102 GHz+ 10 %

Around 39% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 6 GB

63% more memory

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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 980 Ti
GPU Chip	Navi 21 GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	60 22
Shader	3840 2816
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	240 176

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	2 GHz 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 337 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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 % 1.102 GHz+ 10 %
Boost Clock	2.170 GHz+ 3 % 1.190 GHz+ 11 %
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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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 --
Tjunction max	-- 92 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC, 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 100 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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	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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC. 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 No
VP9	Decode / Encode No
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC 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 277 mm
Height	127 mm 135 mm
Width	54 mm 37 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti OC, 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 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q3/2015
Structure size	7 nm 28 nm
Part-no	11305-02-20G --
Documents	data sheet --