GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s.
The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 230 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 is based on the graphics chip GM204-400-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) | GPU | PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GM204-400-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
30 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
1920 | Shader | 2048 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
120 | Texture Units | 128 |
30 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 is 7.2 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.800 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.800 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.2 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 230 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.365 GHz | Base Clock | 1.228 GHz |
1.830 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.329 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 160 W. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 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 165 W. |
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160 W | TDP | 165 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 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 RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0). The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 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 v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
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 |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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280 mm | Length | 280 mm |
117 mm | Height | 115 mm |
40 mm | Width | 52 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0) has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q2/2019. The PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2 came on the market in Q1/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N2060GAMINGOC PRO-6GD | Part-no | K2980GTXPE4GEPB |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
349 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 549 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0)
6 GB GDDR6 |
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PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2
4 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G (rev. 2.0)
6 GB GDDR6 |
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PNY GeForce GTX 980 Pure Performance OC2
4 GB GDDR5 |