GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, which has 2048 shaders and 16 execution units. |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | GPU | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GM204-400-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
3584 | Shader | 2048 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 128 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 can access 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 is 1.126 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.126 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.216 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 has a TDP of 165 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 165 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has a total of 0 Axial fans. The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 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 directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is -- long, -- high and -- wide. The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 is 267 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. |
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-- | Length | 267 mm |
-- | Height | 111 mm |
-- | Width | -- |
-- | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0 was introduced in Q3/2014 at a price of 499 $. |
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-- | Part-no | 04G-P4-2981-KR |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 499 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 GAMING ACX 2.0
4 GB GDDR5 |