AMD Radeon R9 380X Vs Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme

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AMD Radeon R9 380X vs Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! ExtremeAMD Radeon R9 380XZotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme

Why is AMD Radeon R9 380X better than GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme?

• 60W lower TDP?190Wvs250W
• 12 °C lower load GPU temperature?71 °Cvs83 °C
• 0.8 newer version of OpenCL?2vs1.2
• Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)?
• 2 °C lower idle GPU temperature?30 °Cvs32 °C
• 11.6 dB lower load noise level?41.4 dBvs53 dB
• 2 more displays supported?6vs4
• 1 more DVI outputs?2vs1

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Why is GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme better than AMD Radeon R9 380X?

• 283 MHz faster GPU clock speed?1253 MHzvs970 MHz
• 3.08 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?7.06 TFLOPSvs3.97 TFLOPS
• 2GB more VRAM?6GBvs4GB
• 89.3 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?120.3 GPixel/svs31 GPixel/s
• 375 MHz faster memory clock speed?1800 MHzvs1425 MHz
• 96.5 GTexels/s higher texture rate?220.5 GTexels/svs124 GTexels/s
• 1500 MHz higher effective memory clock speed?7200 MHzvs5700 MHz
• 164 GB/s more memory bandwidth?346 GB/svs182 GB/s

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Performance

GPU clock speed

970 MHz

1253 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).GPU turbo

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1355 MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.pixel rate

31 GPixel/s

120.3 GPixel/s

The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.floating-point performance

3.97 TFLOPS

7.06 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.texture rate

124 GTexels/s

220.5 GTexels/s

The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.GPU memory speed

1425 MHz

1800 MHz

The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.shading units

2048

2816

Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.texture mapping units (TMUs)

128

176

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.render output units (ROPs)

32

96

The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.Show more

Memory

effective memory speed

5700 MHz

7200 MHz

The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.maximum memory bandwidth

182 GB/s

346 GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.VRAM

4GB

6GB

VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.GDDR version

GDDR5

GDDR5

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.memory bus width

256-bit

384-bit

A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.Supports ECC memory

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Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

Features

DirectX version

DirectX 12

DirectX 12

DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).OpenGL version

4.5

4.5

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.OpenCL version

2

1.2

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.Supports multi-display technology✔AMD Radeon R9 380X✔GTX 980 Ti AMP! ExtremeThe graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.load GPU temperature

71 °C

83 °C

A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.supports ray tracing

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Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games. Supports 3D✔AMD Radeon R9 380X✔GTX 980 Ti AMP! ExtremeAllows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).supports DLSS

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DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on Nvidia GPUs.has FSR4

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AMD's FSR4 is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. FSR4 relies on specific hardware and is only available on select AMD GPUs.Show more

Ports

has an HDMI output✔AMD Radeon R9 380X✔GTX 980 Ti AMP! ExtremeYou can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.HDMI ports

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More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.HDMI version

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Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.DisplayPort outputs

1

3

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.USB-C ports

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With more USB-C ports, you are able to connect more devices/peripherals.DVI outputs

2

1

Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.mini DisplayPort outputs

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0

Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.

General info

GPU architecture

GCN 3.0AMD Radeon R9 380X

Maxwell 2.0Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme

The name of the GPU architecture.release date

10 years ago11/19/2015AMD Radeon R9 380X

10 years ago06/02/2015Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme

The date the product first became available for purchase.Thermal Design Power (TDP)

190W

250W

The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.PCI Express (PCIe) version

3

3

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.semiconductor size

28 nm

28 nm

Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.number of transistors

5000 million

8000 million

A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor.warranty period

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.Has air-water cooling

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The graphics card uses a combination of water and air to reduce the temperature of the card. This allows it to be overclocked more, increasing performance.width

221 mm

328.2 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.Show more

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