EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ 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 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 608 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ has the GM200-310-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) is based on the graphics chip GA104-202-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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| EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
| GM200-310-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-202-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
| 22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 38 |
| 2816 | Shader | 4864 |
| 96 | Render Output Units | 80 |
| 176 | Texture Units | 152 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 38 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) is 19.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.188 GHz. |
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| 6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
| 337 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 608 GB/s |
| 384 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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| 1.102 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
| 1.190 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.665 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | ||
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 225 W. |
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| 250 W | TDP | 225 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 91 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
| 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) has 3 Axial main fans that 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) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) 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 | 3x DP v1.4a |
| 1 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ 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 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) 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 SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 267 mm | Length | 305 mm |
| 111 mm | Height | 121 mm |
| -- | Width | 52 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | 1048 g |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q2/2015. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) came on the market in Q4/2022 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 06G-P4-4995-KR | Part-no | -- |
| Q2/2015 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
| 749 $ | Launch Price | 399 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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Benchmark results
3DMark Benchmark (DirectX, Raytracing)
3DMark is a benchmark program that determines the performance of certain components of a computer and then reports the performance as a numerical value.
Time Spy Extreme Graphics score
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Port Royal (Raytracing)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Speed Way Graphics Score (Raytracing)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 was developed by CD Projekt Red and is based on the development studio's own REDengine 4. Ray tracing is switched off in our benchmarks.
3840x2160 (2160p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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The Last of Us Part 1
The Last of Us Part One is a game released by Sony in June 2013 exclusively for the Playstation and released for the PC in early 2023. The benchmark values here were determined at high details.
3840x2160 (2160p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a visually stunning game that is ideal as a graphics card benchmark. We test the game with maximum details on Windows 10.
3840x2160 (2160p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Geekbench 6 (OpenCL, Vulkan, Metal)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark for main processors, which also carries out 3 different graphics benchmarks and outputs them in the form of a numerical value.
Geekbench 6 - OpenCL
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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Geekbench 6 - Vulkan
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
The theoretical computing power of the graphics card with single precision (32 bit) in TFLOPS indicates how many trillion FP32 floating point operations the graphics card (GPU) can perform per second.
FP32 (TFLOPS)
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)
8 GB GDDR6X |
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