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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Review & Benchmark

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

GAMING BENCH

 25 Games Tested

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

51RISC GeForce RTX 2060 Super Graphics Card, 8GB GDDR6 256bit PCIe 4.0 x16 DP HDMI DVI Ray Tracing Video Card for Gaming PC 2K Game Card

Random Benchmark

Benchmark

Test In 15 Games

GeForce RTX 3060

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 15 Gbps GDRR6 192-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fan Ampere OC Graphics Card

ASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 12GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology)

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G (REV2.0) Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-N3060GAMING OC-12GD Video Card

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC highlights its impressive performance, being faster than the RTX 2070 and 20% faster than the RTX 2060. It boasts features like 12 GB VRAM, efficient cooling, and overclocking potential. However, its cooler is relatively louder, and it faces supply constraints impacting its pricing and availability. Ideal for 1440p gaming without raytracing or 1080p with high refresh rates, it offers hardware-accelerated raytracing, DLSS support, and HDMI 2.1. Overall, the RTX 3060 offers a strong value proposition in its segment.

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Gaming Bench

Shadow Seven

16 Games in 2022

GeForce RTX 4060

GIGABYTE Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 WF2OC-8GD 8GB

MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ventus 2X Black 8G OC Gaming Graphics Card - 8GB GDDR6X, PCI Express Gen 4, 128-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.1a (Supports 4K & 8K HDR)

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4060 OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 8GB GDDR6, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 1.4a, Axial-tech Fan Design, Aura Sync, 0dB Technology)

Testing Games

Benchmark RTX 3060 vs RTX 4060

Test in 10 Games

Radeon RX 590

ZER-LON Radeon RX 590 8GB GME Graphics Card, 2304SP GDDR5 256 Bit PCIE 3.0X16 Computer Gaming Gpu, Dual Freeze Fans Video Card with HDMI/DP/DVI Ports Support 8K

Radeon RX 6600 XT

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Test In 2023 at 1080P 30+ games

Radeon RX 7600 XT

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce GTX 980	4367	$248
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	4702	$269
GeForce GTX 1060	4215	$369

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	8781	$249
GeForce RTX 3060	8739	$299
GeForce RTX 4060	10630	$391

RX 590 vs RX 6600 XT

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 590

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6600 XT

Is RX 590 better than RX 6600 XT?