GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE and the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and has 2816 texture shaders and 22 execution units. Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has 4864 shaders and 38 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE | GPU | Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
GM200-310-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-200-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 38 |
2816 | Shader | 4864 |
96 | Render Output Units | 80 |
176 | Texture Units | 152 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 38 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 337 GB/s. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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6 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 |
337 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
384 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE clocks in the base with up to 1.026 GHz. The base frequency of the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual is 1.410 GHz. |
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1.026 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.114 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.665 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE is 250 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin connector. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual has a TDP of 200 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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250 W | TDP | 200 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 220 W |
91 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 38 dB |
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 Ti Lightning LE. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual 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 | 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 | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE is 330 mm long, 140 mm high and 53 mm wide. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual is 247 mm long, 120 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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330 mm | Length | 247 mm |
140 mm | Height | 120 mm |
53 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE was released in Q3/2015 at a price of 699 $. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 429 $. |
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-- | Part-no | NE6306T019P2-190AD |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
699 $ | Launch Price | 429 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning LE
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual
8 GB GDDR6 |