GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Maxwell 2.0) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 337 GB/s.
The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti has the GM200-310-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC is based on the graphics chip GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GPU | KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
GM200-310-A1 | GPU Chip | GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Pascal |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
2816 | Shader | 2560 |
96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
176 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC is 10.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.251 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.251 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 10.0 Gbps |
337 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
384 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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1.000 GHz | Base Clock | 1.657 GHz |
1.076 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.797 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 180 W. |
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250 W | TDP | 180 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
91 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC 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 v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
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 |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 296 mm |
111 mm | Height | 144 mm |
40 mm | Width | 43 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q2/2015. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC came on the market in Q2/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | 80NSJ6DHL4EK |
Q2/2015 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
739 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti
6 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 980 Ti
6 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
8 GB GDDR5X |