GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced has the TU104 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is based on the graphics chip GM204-200-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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| ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced | GPU | KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| TU104 | GPU Chip | GM204-200-A1 |
| Turing | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
| 46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 13 |
| 2944 | Shader | 1664 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 56 |
| 184 | Texture Units | 104 |
| 46 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.753 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| 1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
| 14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
| 448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.515 GHz | Base Clock | 1.051 GHz |
| 1.755 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.177 GHz |
| 1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 215 W. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 has 2 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 145 W. |
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| 215 W | TDP | 145 W |
| 250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
| 88 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
| 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
| 2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 65 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 34 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| 42 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.2 |
| -- | DVI Ports | 2 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| 1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
| Yes | Raytracing | No |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
| No | AV1 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 268 mm | Length | 241 mm |
| 114 mm | Height | 111 mm |
| 58 mm | Width | 38 mm |
| 3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q3/2018. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 came on the market in Q3/2014 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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| DUAL-RTX2080-A8G | Part-no | 97NPH6DT6XVZ |
| Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
| 749 $ | Launch Price | 299 $ |
| 12 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
8 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
8 GB GDDR6 |
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4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced
8 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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