GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Pascal) and has 11 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 484 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING is based on the graphics chip GP102-350-K1-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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| GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC | GPU | EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
| GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GP102-350-K1-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Pascal |
| 13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
| 1664 | Shader | 3584 |
| 56 | Render Output Units | 88 |
| 104 | Texture Units | 224 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING is 11.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.376 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 11 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.376 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 11.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 484 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 352 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.126 GHz | Base Clock | 1.480 GHz |
| 1.266 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.582 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | ||
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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| 145 W | TDP | 250 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 91 °C |
| 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
| 2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 70 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 GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
| 1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
| 2 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
| No | Raytracing | No |
| 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 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 271 mm | Length | 269 mm |
| 124 mm | Height | 111 mm |
| 41 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING came on the market in Q1/2017 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 97NQH6DNB4UX | Part-no | 11G-P4-5390-KR |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
| 329 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 970 EXOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING
11 GB GDDR5X |
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