GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T 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 ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC has the GM204-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC | GPU | ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
2048 | Shader | 2560 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
128 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 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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1.178 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.279 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 165 W. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB 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 230 W. |
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165 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 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 MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 | Non addressable LED |
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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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277 mm | Length | 267 mm |
135 mm | Height | 110 mm |
37 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
826 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2015. The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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V317-034R | Part-no | RX6700XT 12G |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
479 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GD5T OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
12 GB GDDR6 |