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 2080 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a high-end graphics card that was released on September 27th, 2018. It was launched as the flagship GPU in the RTX 20 series, boasting impressive performance gains over its predecessors. The card is built on the Turing architecture and is manufactured using a 12nm process. It features real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading technologies that deliver incredibly realistic graphics and immersive experiences. The RTX 2080 Ti was met with great excitement by the gaming community upon its release, as it was the first consumer GPU to offer real-time ray tracing capabilities. Its launch was followed by a number of other RTX 20 series graphics cards that were released over the following months, offering varying levels of performance at different price points.

RTX 2080 Ti Release Date

The RTX 2080 Ti is a high-end graphics card that packs a powerful punch. It features a hefty power consumption of 250 watts, requiring two 8-pin power connectors to operate. The card comes equipped with a massive 11 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, making it an ideal choice for users who demand high-performance and require the latest technology to handle intensive workloads. The RTX 2080 Ti also supports NVIDIA's latest RTX technology, which allows for real-time ray tracing and advanced AI features to enhance your gaming and creative workflows. It utilizes a 352-bit memory interface and boasts a core clock speed of 1350 MHz, which can be boosted up to 1635 MHz in certain scenarios. Here is a list of RTX 2080 Ti specs: <ul> <li>GPU Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Process Size: 12 nm</li> <li>Transistor Count: 18.6 billion</li> <li>CUDA Cores: 4352</li> <li>Tensor Cores: 544</li> <li>RT Cores: 68</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1635 MHz</li> <li>Base Clock: 1350 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 11 GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 352-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 616 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connectors: 2 x 8-pin</li> <li>TDP: 250 W</li> <li>Display Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0b</li> </ul>

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