NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 980 is one of the first high-performance graphics cards using their new Maxwell GPU architecture. The main thrust with this new design is efficiency, rather than a big increase in performance. Still, in game tests it matches or beats the previous generation GTX 780 Ti - but at a lower price point. The GTX 980 also reaches that level of performance with much lower power usage and heat output than the 700-series, though: 80 watts less than the 780 Ti at maximum load! That translates directly to lower temperatures and quieter operation.
In addition to its great efficiency, the GTX 980 inherits other features common to the GeForce line. It is excellent at maintaining good frame-rates in games, not dipping too low even in graphics-laden titles, and includes support for CUDA, DX11, and NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology. Finally, it supports up to 4 usable display outputs across five physical connections: DVI, HDMI, and three DisplayPorts.
In addition to its great efficiency, the GTX 980 inherits other features common to the GeForce line. It is excellent at maintaining good frame-rates in games, not dipping too low even in graphics-laden titles, and includes support for CUDA, DX11, and NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology. Finally, it supports up to 4 usable display outputs across five physical connections: DVI, HDMI, and three DisplayPorts.
Model: EVGA 04G-P4-2980-KR
Specifications
Chipset Manufacturer | nVidia |
Product Line | GeForce |
Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Maximum DisplayPort Resolution | 4096x2160 |
Maximum Monitors Supported | 4 |
HDCP Compliant | Yes |
GPU Specifications | |
Core Speed | 1126 MHz |
Boost Speed | 1216 Mhz |
Stream Processors | 2048 |
Memory Specifications | |
Video Memory | 4GB |
Memory Type | GDDR5 |
Memory Speed | 3505 MHz |
Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s |
Additional Information | |
Cooling System | Blower Type |
DirectX Support | DirectX 11.2 |
OpenGL Support | 4.4 |
Outputs | |
Port 1 | Dual-Link DVI |
Port 2 | HDMI |
Port 3 | DisplayPort |
Port 4 | DisplayPort |
Port 5 | DisplayPort |
Power Connectors | |
Plug 1 | 6-pin PCI-E |
Plug 2 | 6-pin PCI-E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 266.7 mm (10.5 in) |
Height | 111.15 mm (4.4 in) |
Maximum displays using Nvidia Surround: 3