GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 and the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and has 2048 texture shaders and 16 execution units. INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, which has 1024 shaders and 8 execution units. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 | GPU | INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | GM206-300-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 8 |
2048 | Shader | 1024 |
64 | Render Output Units | 32 |
128 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 has 4 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra can access 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 clocks in the base with up to 1.279 GHz. The base frequency of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra is 1.329 GHz. |
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1.279 GHz | Base Clock | 1.329 GHz |
1.380 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.393 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 is 165 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connector. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra has a TDP of 120 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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165 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 has a total of 2 Axial fans. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
2 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | No |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | No |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 is 267 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra is 300 mm long, 115 mm high and -- wide. |
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267 mm | Length | 300 mm |
111 mm | Height | 115 mm |
-- | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 was released in Q1/2015 at a price of 649 $. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra was introduced in Q1/2015 at a price of 249 $. |
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04G-P4-2986-KR | Part-no | C960-2SDN-E5CNX |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 249 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra
2 GB GDDR5 |