GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC is based on the AMD Radeon R9 FURY (Fiji) and has 4 GB HBM graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum has the GM204-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC is based on the graphics chip Fiji PRO CB, which comes from the Fiji architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | AMD Radeon R9 FURY |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Fiji PRO CB |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Fiji |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 56 |
2048 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
128 | Texture Units | 224 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC is 1.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 0.500 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | HBM |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 0.500 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 1.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 4096 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.241 GHz | Base Clock | 1.010 GHz |
1.342 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.010 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 165 W. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 275 W. |
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165 W | TDP | 275 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 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 ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 0 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v1.4a |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_0 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | 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 |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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297 mm | Length | 278 mm |
152 mm | Height | 115 mm |
41 mm | Width | 52 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q4/2014. The GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC came on the market in Q3/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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MATRIX-GTX980-P-4GD5 | Part-no | GV-R9FURYWF3OC-4GD |
Q4/2014 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 549 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC
4 GB HBM |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC
4 GB HBM |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC
4 GB HBM |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 Fury Windforce 3X OC
4 GB HBM |