ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition differences in specs

Comparison of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.000 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition operates at a base clock speed of 1.000 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 250 W, while that of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Top features of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition

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Higher clock speed

1.480 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 32% better clock speed
More memory

11 GB 6 GB

45% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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 GTX 1080 Ti
GPU Chip	GM200-310-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units	22 28
Shader	2816 3584
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	176 224

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5X
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 1.376 GHz
Memory Bandwith	337 GB/s 484 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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 1.480 GHz
Boost Clock	1.076 GHz 1.582 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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	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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition, 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 Radial
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 1 x 70 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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 v1.4
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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_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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition. 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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition 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 267 mm
Height	111 mm 112 mm
Width	38 mm 38 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 Ti and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition, 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 Q1/2017
Structure size	28 nm 16 nm
Part-no	ZT-90501-10P ZT-P10810A-10P
Documents	-- data sheet