GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (Pascal) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 48 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 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. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive has the GP108-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 is based on the graphics chip GM204-400-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive | GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 |
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
GP108-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GM204-400-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
3 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
384 | Shader | 2048 |
16 | Render Output Units | 64 |
24 | Texture Units | 128 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive clocks at 1.502 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 6.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.753 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.502 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
6.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
48 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
64 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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1.290 GHz | Base Clock | 1.203 GHz |
1.544 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.304 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.28 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 30 W. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 165 W. |
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30 W | TDP | 165 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
97 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive is equipped with a total of 0 -- main fans. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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-- | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Passive cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
0 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 2 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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2 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
-- | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
1 | DVI Ports | 2 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | 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 | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | h265 / HEVC | No |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 4 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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169 mm | Length | 298 mm |
69 mm | Height | 114 mm |
-- | Width | 35 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 4 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q2/2017. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0 came on the market in Q3/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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02G-P4-6332-KR | Part-no | GV-N980OC-4GD |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
79 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 599 $ |
14 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC Low Profile Passive
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC Rev. 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |