GeForce GTX 980

The GTX 980 was officially released on September 18, 2014. This release marked the introduction of the second generation Maxwell architecture, which brought significant improvements in power efficiency compared to the previous generation Kepler architecture. The GTX 980 was the first of the new series of graphics cards to be released by NVIDIA, followed by the GTX 970.

GTX 980 Release Date

The GTX 980 was a high-end graphics card released by Nvidia in 2014, along with the GTX 970. It featured 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM, which was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the GTX 780. The GTX 980 also had a lower power consumption of 165 watts, making it a more energy-efficient option compared to other high-end graphics cards at the time. With its impressive VRAM and power efficiency, the GTX 980 was a popular choice for gamers who required high-quality graphics and smooth performance. Here are the key specifications for the GTX 980: <ul> <li>GPU Clock: 1126 MHz</li> <li>Memory Clock: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 4GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160</li> <li>Power Consumption: 165 watts</li> <li>DirectX: 12.0</li> <li>OpenGL: 4.5</li> <li>TDP: 165 watts</li> <li>Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort</li> </ul>

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GeForce RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 was released by Nvidia in January 2019, following the release of the higher-end RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 in late 2018. The RTX 2060 was designed to offer gamers an affordable entry point into the world of real-time ray tracing, a technology that allows for more realistic lighting and reflections in games. The RTX 2060 quickly became a popular choice among PC gamers due to its strong performance, energy efficiency, and reasonable price point compared to other high-end graphics cards.

RTX 2060 Release Date

The RTX 2060 is a high-end graphics card from Nvidia based on the Turing architecture. It features 1920 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 192-bit memory interface. The RTX 2060 has a base clock speed of 1365 MHz and a boost clock speed of 1680 MHz. In terms of power consumption, the RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160W and requires an 8-pin power connector. It also supports real-time ray tracing, DLSS, and other advanced gaming features. With its powerful performance and relatively low power consumption, the RTX 2060 is a popular choice for gamers and content creators who require a high-end GPU. HTML list of RTX 2060 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Core Clock: 1365 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1680 MHz</li> <li>CUDA Cores: 1920</li> <li>Memory Size: 6GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 336 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connector: 8-pin</li> <li>Power Consumption: 160W</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Real-Time Ray Tracing: Yes</li> <li>DLSS: Yes</li> </ul>

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