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Product comparison · 2 gpus

MSI 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 vs MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 23identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTX 980
    • GeForce GTX 970
  • CUDA cores
    • 2048
    • 1664
  • Processor frequency
    • 1127 MHz
    • 1140 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • 1216 MHz
    • 1279 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 4-Way SLI
    • 3-Way SLI
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 3
    • 1
  • Product colour
    • Black, Grey
    • Black, Red

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MSI

4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

Model 4GD5

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GTX 970 GAMING 4GView product
Processor5 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX 970
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
CUDAYesYes
CUDA coresDiffers20481664
Processor frequencyDiffers1127 MHz1140 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1216 MHz1279 MHz
Graphics card RAMDAC400 MHz400 MHz
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers4-Way SLI3-Way SLI
FireStreamKnown for oneNo
Maximum displays per videocardKnown for one4
Memoryidentical
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB4 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Memory clock speed7010 MHz7010 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers31
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
PhysXKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version12.012.0
OpenGL version4.44.4
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
Full HDYesYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Red
Number of slotsKnown for one2
Power2 differ
Minimum system power supply500 W500 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs180 W145 W
Supplementary power connectorsDiffers2x 6-pin1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.03 kg814 g
LengthDiffers280 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers41.1 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers112 mm141 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneDVI-I male - VGA female

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