GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Pascal) and has 11 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 484 GB/s.
The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS has the GP102-350-K1-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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| Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS | GPU | ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| GP102-350-K1-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
| Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 80 |
| 3584 | Shader | 5120 |
| 88 | Render Output Units | 128 |
| 224 | Texture Units | 320 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 80 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS clocks at 1.376 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 11.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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| 11 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
| GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.376 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 11.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 484 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
| 352 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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| 1.506 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
| 1.620 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS 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 ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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| 250 W | TDP | 300 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | 345 W |
| 91 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 70 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 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 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS. The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | Non addressable LED |
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 |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | Decode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 | 267 mm |
| 112 mm | Height | 120 mm |
| 38 mm | Width | 50 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q1/2017. The ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT came on the market in Q2/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 426018336-3903 | Part-no | RX6900XT-16G |
| Q1/2017 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
| 699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 999 $ (Reference) |
| 16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS
11 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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