GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and has 2048 texture shaders and 16 execution units. AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, which has 2560 shaders and 40 execution units. |
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| GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
| 2048 | Shader | 2560 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
| 128 | Texture Units | 160 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC has 4 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC clocks in the base with up to 1.228 GHz. The base frequency of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is 2.321 GHz. |
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| 1.228 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
| 1.329 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC is 165 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a TDP of 230 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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| 165 W | TDP | 230 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC has a total of 3 Axial fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 0 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
| -- | 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 GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 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 | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | Decode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC is 281 mm long, 124 mm high and 41 mm wide. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is -- long, -- high and -- wide. |
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| 281 mm | Length | -- |
| 124 mm | Height | -- |
| 41 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC was released in Q3/2014 at a price of 549 $. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 479 $ (Reference). |
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| 98NQH6DNC7VZ | Part-no | -- |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
| 549 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
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