GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC and the Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro, 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. Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which has 5888 shaders and 46 execution units. |
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| GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC | GPU | Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-300-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
| 16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
| 2048 | Shader | 5888 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 96 |
| 128 | Texture Units | 184 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
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 Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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| 4 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 |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC clocks in the base with up to 1.228 GHz. The base frequency of the Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro is 1.500 GHz. |
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| 1.228 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
| 1.329 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.725 GHz |
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| 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 Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro has a TDP of 220 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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| 165 W | TDP | 220 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | 41 dB |
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 Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro 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 Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro 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 | Addressable LED |
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 |
| No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC is 281 mm long, 124 mm high and 41 mm wide. The Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro is 294 mm long, 112 mm high and 60 mm wide. |
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| 281 mm | Length | 294 mm |
| 124 mm | Height | 112 mm |
| 41 mm | Width | 60 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 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 Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 549 $. |
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| 98NQH6DNC7VZ | Part-no | NE63070019P2-1041A |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
| 549 $ | Launch Price | 549 $ |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
| -- | Documents | data sheet |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 980 SOC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro
8 GB GDDR6 |
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