GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR and the MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and has 8704 texture shaders and 68 execution units. MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, which has 1664 shaders and 13 execution units. |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
GA102-202-K1-A1 | GPU Chip | GM204-200-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
68 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 13 |
8704 | Shader | 1664 |
96 | Render Output Units | 56 |
272 | Texture Units | 104 |
68 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR has 10 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6X and achieves a memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC can access 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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10 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.188 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
19.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
760 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
320 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR clocks in the base with up to 1.440 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC is 1.102 GHz. |
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1.440 GHz | Base Clock | 1.102 GHz |
1.725 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.241 GHz |
1.71 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR is 320 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC has a TDP of 145 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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320 W | TDP | 145 W |
370 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR has a total of 3 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 92 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | 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 RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.2 |
-- | DVI Ports | 2 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
Addressable LED | 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 |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR is 329 mm long, 130 mm high and 61 mm wide. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC is 275 mm long, 125 mm high and 36 mm wide. |
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329 mm | Length | 275 mm |
130 mm | Height | 125 mm |
61 mm | Width | 36 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR was released in Q2/2021 at a price of 699 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC was introduced in Q3/2014 at a price of 299 $. |
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38NWM3MD99RG | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 299 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG (1-Click OC) LHR
10 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |