GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Poseidon 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Turing) and has 11 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 616 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum has the GM204-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC is based on the graphics chip TU102, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | TU102 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 68 |
2048 | Shader | 4352 |
64 | Render Output Units | 88 |
128 | Texture Units | 272 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 68 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Poseidon 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 11 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 616 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 352 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.178 GHz | Base Clock | 1.350 GHz |
1.279 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.635 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.55 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 165 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 260 W. |
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165 W | TDP | 260 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 320 W |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 89 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Hybrid cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 42-43 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G 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 v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Poseidon 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC 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 | 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 ROG Poseidon 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G 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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27 mm | Length | 268 mm |
137 mm | Height | 112 mm |
41 mm | Width | 50 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1106 g |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q4/2014. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC came on the market in Q3/2018 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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POSEIDON-GTX980-P-4GD5 | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2014 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
599 $ | Launch Price | 1,599 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
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ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 980 Platinum
4 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ventus 11G OC
11 GB GDDR6 |