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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 80 |
2048 | Shader | 5120 |
64 | Render Output Units | 128 |
128 | Texture Units | 320 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 80 |
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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 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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1.241 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
1.342 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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165 W | TDP | 300 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 345 W |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G 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) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum. The MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Non addressable LED |
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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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297 mm | Length | 267 mm |
152 mm | Height | 120 mm |
41 mm | Width | 50 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G came on the market in Q2/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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MATRIX-GTX980-P-4GD5 | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2014 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 999 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |