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>

GTX 980 Specs

PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB CG EDITION Graphics Card

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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

Gigabyte Gv-N165SWF2OC-4GD GeForce GTX 1650 Super Windforce OC 4G Graphics Card, 2X Windforce Fans, 4GB 128-Bit GDDR6, Video Card

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Cyberpunk 2077

Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

GeForce GTX 1060

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING ACX 3.0, 6GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 06G-P4-6262-KR

PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Graphics Card (VCGGTX10606PB)

MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDRR5 192-bit HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual TORX 2.0 Fan VR Ready Graphics Card (GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G)

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GeForce RTX 5060

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC 8G Graphics Card, 8GB 128-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N5060WF2OC-8GD Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE 8G Graphics Card, 8GB 128-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N5060WF2-8GD Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Eagle OC 8G Graphics Card, 8GB 128-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N5060EAGLE OC-8GD Video Card

GIGABYTE WINDFORCE GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 ATX Graphics Card GV-N5060WF2OC-8GD

Radeon RX 6700 XT

Sapphire Technology Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT AMD 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, (11306-02-20G)

Sapphire 11306-02-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 12GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, WINDFORCE 3X Cooling System, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-R67XTGAMING OC-12GD Video Card

The Radeon RX 6700 XT was released by AMD on March 3rd, 2021, making it a relatively new addition to the high-end graphics card market. This graphics card is highly anticipated by gamers and industry professionals alike due to its advanced features and capabilities. Its release has been highly anticipated since its announcement and has been widely covered in tech and gaming media. Despite some supply chain issues, the RX 6700 XT has been highly sought after and has been praised for its performance in modern video games. Overall, the RX 6700 XT is a highly capable graphics card that has generated a lot of interest and excitement in the tech community.

RX 6700 XT Release Date

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a powerful graphics card that draws power from a 6-pin and 8-pin power connector. The RX 6700 XT power consumption is 230 watts. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is connected via a 192-bit memory interface. The RX 6700 XT has a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface, allowing for high-speed data transfer rates. It also features a dual-slot cooling solution and has dimensions of 267 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports. At launch, the RX 6700 XT was priced at 479 US Dollars. Here is a list of RX 6700 XT specs: <ul> <li>12 GB GDDR6 VRAM</li> <li>192-bit memory interface</li> <li>2560 shading units</li> <li>160 texture mapping units</li> <li>64 ROPs</li> <li>40 raytracing acceleration cores</li> <li>PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface</li> <li>Maximum power consumption of 230 watts</li> <li>1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display outputs</li> <li>Dual-slot cooling solution</li> </ul>

RX 6700 XT Specs

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GeForce RTX 3070

MLLSE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Graphics Card, 8GB GDDR6, 256-Bit, PCIe 4.0, Triple Fan Cooling, 3X DisplayPort & HDMI, VR-Ready GPU for Gaming & Content Creation, for Desktop PCs

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition Graphics Card- PCIe 4.0, 8GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Dual Ball Fan Bearings

EVGA 08G-P5-3755-KR GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming, 8GB GDDR6, iCX3 Cooling, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 was launched on September 1st, 2020 as a high-end graphics card. It is based on the 8 nm GA104 graphics processor and supports the latest version of DirectX, ensuring compatibility with modern games and access to advanced features like hardware-raytracing and variable-rate shading.

RTX 3070 Release Date

The GeForce RTX 3070 features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It also has 184 tensor cores and 46 raytracing acceleration cores for enhanced speed in machine learning applications and improved performance in games that support hardware raytracing. RTX 3070 power consumption is 220W. <a class='link' href='/blog/rtx-3070-power-limit'> Read more about RTX 3070 Power Limits. </a> The GPU has a base clock speed of 1500MHz and can be boosted up to 1725MHz, while the memory operates at a speed of 1750MHz. RTX 3070 vram is 8GB of GDDR6 memory. The card has a dual-slot design, measures 242mm in length and 112mm in width, and uses a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. It offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a connectors for connecting to a display.

RTX 3070 Specs

The recommended founder edition RTX 3070 power supply is 550W. However, RTX 3070 power consumption can vary from version to version. For example, the MSI RTX 3070 Suprim X power draw is 280W and its recommended PSU is 600W. While the founder edition power consumption is 220W and the recommended PSU is 550W. Always do the research on your specific GPU version when choosing a power supply.

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Radeon RX 5500

CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6GHz, Radeon RX 6400 4GB, 16GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, WiFi Ready & Windows 11 Home (GMA3100A)

Arc A770

WEELIAO GUNNIR Intel Arc A770 Photon 16GB OC GDDR6 2400MHz Triple Fan White Graphics Card (256-bit, PCIe 4.0, HDMI/DisplayPort, Supports 4k)

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce GTX 980	4367	$248
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	4702	$294
GeForce GTX 1060	4215	$369

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 5060	13632	$299
Radeon RX 6700 XT	12808	$359
GeForce RTX 3070	13663	$409

RX 5500 vs A770

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Nvidia Equivalent to A770

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