GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (Turing) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC has the GM204-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB is based on the graphics chip TU106, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC | GPU | Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 34 |
2048 | Shader | 2176 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
128 | Texture Units | 136 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 34 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 12 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 | 336 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.203 GHz | Base Clock | 1.470 GHz |
1.304 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.650 GHz |
1.28 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 165 W. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 185 W. |
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165 W | TDP | 185 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 88 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB 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 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4a |
2 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB 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 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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299 mm | Length | 235 mm |
114 mm | Height | 115 mm |
36 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q4/2014. The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB came on the market in Q4/2021 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N980WF3OC-4GD | Part-no | NE62060018K9-1160C |
Q4/2014 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
599 $ | Launch Price | 289 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 WINDFORCE 3X OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |