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Compare ASUS STRIX GTX 980 vs GIGABYTE NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

ASUS STRIX GTX 980 and GIGABYTE NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 are both graphics cards with the same GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization), GPU Interface (PCIe x16) and GPU Chipset (GeForce GTX 980). The main differences are in GPU Clock Rate, GPU Boost Clock Rate, Length and Cooling Type.
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
92
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
91
Brand
ASUS
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
  • STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5
  • 90YV07D0-M0NA00
Model
GV-N980D5-4GD-B
Release Date
📅 October 2014
Release Date
📅 September 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(33 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(15 reviews)
GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization) (Charts)
66th / 101
(0%)
GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization) (Charts)
66th / 101
(0%)
Gaming Effective Value
1409th / 1799
Gaming Effective Value
-
TDP
🔌 165 Watts
TDP
🔌 165 Watts
Price history
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Compatible PC parts
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Pros
-
Pros
  • Great performance
  • Low power consumption
  • Good overclocking potential
  • Quiet
Cons
-
Cons
  • None
Series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
Series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
GPU Interface
PCIe x16
GPU Interface
PCIe x16
GPU Chipset
GeForce GTX 980
GPU Chipset
GeForce GTX 980
GPU Memory Size
4 GB
GPU Memory Size
4 GB
GPU Memory Type
GDDR5
GPU Memory Type
GDDR5
GPU Memory Interface
256-bit
GPU Memory Interface
256-bit
GPU Clock Rate
1180 MHz
GPU Clock Rate
1130 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate
1280 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate
1220 MHz
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160
Length
289 mm
Length
267 mm
Cooling Type
2 Fans
Cooling Type
1 Fan
Power Connectors
1 PCIe 8-pin + 1 PCIe 6-pin
Power Connectors
2 PCIe 6-pin
DirectX
-
DirectX
DirectX 12
OpenGL
OpenGL 4.4
OpenGL
OpenGL 4.4
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
DVI-D (Dual Link)
0
DVI-D (Dual Link)
0
DVI-I (Dual Link)
1
DVI-I (Dual Link)
1
DisplayPort
3
DisplayPort
3
HDMI
1
HDMI
1
G-SYNC Support
Yes
G-SYNC Support
Yes
FreeSync Support
No
FreeSync Support
No
Expansion slots required
2
Expansion slots required
2
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the ASUS STRIX GTX 980:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • Higher core clock speed (+50 MHz)
  • Higher boost clock speed (+60 MHz)

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