GeForce GTX 980

PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB CG EDITION Graphics Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB GAMING,Silent Cooling Graphics Card 04G-P4-2980-KR

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 SLI DVI/HDMI/DP Gaming Graphics Card Advanced GPU

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

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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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Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

Radeon RX 9060 XT

PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB GDDR6

Sapphire 11350-04-20G Pulse AMD Radeon™ RX 9060 XT Gaming OC Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 4

XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition with 8GB GDDR6 HDMI 2xDP, AMD RDNA 4 RX 9060XT RX-96TSW8GBA

GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 5.0 x16 ATX Graphics Card GV-R9060XTGAMING OC-8GD RX 9060XT

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire 11350-03-20G Pulse AMD Radeon™ RX 9060 XT Gaming OC Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 4

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, PCIe 5.0, 16GB GDDR6, GV-R9060XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition with 16GB GDDR6 HDMI 2xDP, AMD RDNA 4 RX 9060XT RX-96TS316BA

ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Graphics Card RX9060XT CL 16GO RX 9060XT

Radeon RX 7700 XT

ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB GDDR6 192-bit 0dB Silent Cooling 7680 x 4320 DisplayPort HDMI LED Indicator 18Gbps Dual Fan Graphics Card

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-R77XTGAMING OC-12GD Video Card

XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7700XT Gaming Graphics Card with 12GB GDDR6 HDMI 3xDP, AMD RDNA 3 RX-77TSWFTFA

ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Graphics Card RX7700XT CL 12GO

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Benchmark RX 7700 XT vs RTX 4070

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Radeon RX 5500 XT

MSI Gaming Radeon RX 5500 XT Boost Clock: 1845 MHz 128-bit 8GB GDDR6 DP/HDMI Dual Torx 3.0 Fans Crossfire Freesync VR Ready Graphics Card (RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC), Model:

GeForce RTX 3080

The RTX 3080 graphics card was launched by NVIDIA on September 1st, 2020. As an enthusiast-class graphics card, the RTX 3080 is designed to deliver top-of-the-line performance for demanding applications such as gaming and professional content creation. The release of the RTX 3080 was highly anticipated by many in the tech community, as it marked a significant leap forward in terms of both performance and efficiency compared to previous generation graphics cards. Since its release, the RTX 3080 has become a popular choice among gamers and content creators looking for a powerful and reliable graphics card.

RTX 3080 Release Date

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end graphics card that requires a maximum power draw of 320 W, and draws power from 1x 12-pin power connector. It has 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM and is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card features a dual-slot cooling solution and has dimensions of 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. <ul> <li>Power Consumption: 320 W maximum</li> <li>VRAM: 10 GB GDDR6X</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li> </ul>

RTX 3080 Specs

The recommended founder edition RTX 3080 power supply is 700W. However, RTX 3080 power consumption can vary from version to version. For example, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080 Xtreme power draw is 370W and its recommended PSU is 750W. While the founder edition power consumption is 320W and the recommended PSU is 700W. Always do the research on your specific GPU version when choosing a power supply.

What Power Supply do I Need for RTX 3080?

PNY GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB XLR8 Gaming Revel Epic-X RGB™ Triple Fan Graphics Card LHR

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

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 9060 XT	16421	$299
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	16436	$379
Radeon RX 7700 XT	17245	$399

RX 5500 XT vs RTX 3080

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500 XT

AMD Equivalent to RTX 3080

Is RX 5500 XT better than RTX 3080?