GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME and the KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and has 1024 texture shaders and 8 execution units. KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which has 2816 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME | GPU | KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GM200-310-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
1024 | Shader | 2816 |
32 | Render Output Units | 96 |
64 | Texture Units | 176 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME has 2 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 337 GB/s. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 337 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 384 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME clocks in the base with up to 1.241 GHz. The base frequency of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC is 1.203 GHz. |
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1.241 GHz | Base Clock | 1.203 GHz |
1.304 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.304 GHz |
1.25 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC has a TDP of 250 W and is supplied with the required energy via 3 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 250 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 91 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 3 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME has a total of 2 Axial fans. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 2 x 80 mm |
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 MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | No |
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 | No |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is 267 mm long, 139 mm high and 48 mm wide. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC is 316 mm long, 150 mm high and 42 mm wide. |
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267 mm | Length | 316 mm |
139 mm | Height | 150 mm |
48 mm | Width | 42 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
860 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME was released in Q1/2015 at a price of 249 $. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC was introduced in Q2/2015 at a price of 649 $ (Reference). |
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V320-005R | Part-no | 98IRH5DHH6HV |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
249 $ | Launch Price | 649 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 980 Ti HOF LN2 GOC
6 GB GDDR5 |