GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Maxwell 2.0) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 337 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 has the GM200-310-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 is based on the graphics chip GA106-150-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
GM200-310-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-150-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
2816 | Shader | 2560 |
96 | Render Output Units | 48 |
176 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 20 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
337 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
384 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.190 GHz | Base Clock | 1.552 GHz |
1.291 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 115 W. |
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250 W | TDP | 115 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
91 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 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 EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 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 | 1x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 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 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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279 mm | Length | 168 mm |
151 mm | Height | 111 mm |
-- | Width | 42 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 437 g |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q1/2016. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1 came on the market in Q4/2022 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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06G-P4-4998-KR | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
649 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ V3
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G V1
8 GB GDDR6 |