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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
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:GeForce GTX 980
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:GeForce GTX 970
  • CUDA cores
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:2048
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:1664
  • Processor frequency
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:1127 MHz
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:1140 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:1216 MHz
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:1279 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:4-Way SLI
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:3-Way SLI
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:0
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:3
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:1
  • Product colour
    • 4GD5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980:Black, Grey
    • GTX 970 GAMING 4G:Black, Red

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Comparison of 4GD5, GTX 970 GAMING 4G
45 specifications
Processor5 differ
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX 970
CUDA coresDiffers20481664
Processor frequencyDiffers1127 MHz1140 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1216 MHz1279 MHz
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers4-Way SLI3-Way SLI
FireStreamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum displays per videocardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers31
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
PhysXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Red
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power2 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVI-I male - VGA female

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