GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G and the Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI), we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and has 2048 texture shaders and 16 execution units. Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which has 2304 shaders and 36 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
2048 | Shader | 2304 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
128 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 36 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G has 4 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 8 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 | 448 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G clocks in the base with up to 1.216 GHz. The base frequency of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) is 1.410 GHz. |
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1.216 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.317 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.725 GHz |
1.29 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G is 165 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) has a TDP of 185 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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165 W | TDP | 185 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 89 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) has 2 Axial fans to 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) | -- |
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 980 GAMING 4G. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) 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 v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) 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 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 | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G is 279 mm long, 140 mm high and 36 mm wide. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) is 235 mm long, 112 mm high and -- wide. |
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279 mm | Length | 235 mm |
140 mm | Height | 112 mm |
36 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
936 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G was released in Q3/2014 at a price of 529 $. The Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI) was introduced in Q4/2018 at a price of 499 $ (Reference). |
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V317-008R | Part-no | 426018336-4252 |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
529 $ | Launch Price | 499 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 Phoenix GS (DVI)
8 GB GDDR6 |