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Product comparison · 2 gpus

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 D5X 8G vs MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 16identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTX 1080
    • GeForce GTX 970
  • Maximum resolution
    • 7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • 1771 MHz
    • 1114 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • 1733 MHz
    • 1253 MHz
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way SLI
    • 4-Way SLI
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • 8 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Graphics card memory type
    • GDDR5X
    • GDDR5

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51 specifications
A

GIGABYTE

GeForce GTX 1080 D5X 8GView product
B

MSI

GAMING GeForce GTX 970

Model 00V316-001R

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Processor6 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 970
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
CUDAKnown for oneYes
CUDA coresKnown for one1664
Processor frequencyDiffers1771 MHz1114 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1733 MHz1253 MHz
FireStreamKnown for oneNo
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for one400 MHz
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI4-Way SLI
Maximum displays per videocardKnown for one4
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Graphics card memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers10010 MHz7010 MHz
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers31
HDMI versionDiffers2.0b2.0
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.2a1.2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
PhysXKnown for oneYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
DirectX version12.012.0
OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
HDCPKnown for oneYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
Full HDYesYes
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Bracket heightFull-Height (FH)Full-Height (FH)
Form factorFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)Full-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Number of slots22
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Cooling technologyKnown for oneGIGABYTE WINDFORCE 3X
Power1 differ
Minimum system power supply500 W500 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one145 W
Supplementary power connectorsDiffers1x 8-pin1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one845 g
LengthDiffers280 mm277 mm
DepthDiffers41 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers114 mm140 mm

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