Product Comparison: MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G vs EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
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General Specifications
Brand
MSI
EVGA
Model
GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
Origin
China
China
About the Product
GTX 980 Gaming 4G. MSI GAMING Graphics Cards give you more performance out of the box. Whether it's a pre-overclocked model or you use the Gaming App, you can just get right in the game and enjoy more performance.
The new EVGA GeForce GTX 980 is powered by the next-generation NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, giving you incredible performance, unmatched power efficiency, and cutting-edge features. Maxwell is the most advanced GPU architecture ever made, designed to be the engine of next-generation gaming.
Key Specs
Video Memory Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
GPU Clock Speed
1317 MHz
1367 MHz
Memory Bus Width
256 bit
256 bit
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
What customers say about "Key Specs"
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G Graphics Card
- Handles all current games even the most demanding on the highest settings 60+ FPS 1080p.
- Love this GPU all my games are run on max and ultra settings now.
- 100+ fps at 4k resolution downsampled to 1080p. Great GPU.
- Street Fighter 5 runs max settings everywhere at 1920x1080 full screen at 60 fps and looks amazing.
- Counter Strike is maxed out and runs between 300-500 fps depending on the map.
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING ACX 2.0, 4GB Graphics Card
- Runs next gen games like a champ, I never drop below 60-70fps on any game I've tried on it.
- Graphics for general gaming are clear and smooth, great fps.
- Fast, high fps in the most demanding of games. Good GPU.
- Solid 1080p card, stable 60 FPS. Highly recommend.
- I am playing The Witcher 3 on Ultra fully maxed out and getting a solid 60 FPS.
Size & Weight
Height
1.41 in.
1.5 in.
Width
10.98 in.
10.5 in.
Depth
5.51 in.
4.3 in.
Weight
2.06 lbs.
3 lbs.
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
Features
Processor Type
GeForce GTX 980
GeForce GTX 980
Video Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Video Memory Clock Speed
7010 MHz
7010 MHz
API Supported
DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.4, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan API, Shader Model 6.4
DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.4, OpenCL
Card Size
Dual Width
Dual Width
Featured Technology
NVIDIA SLI Ready, VR Ready, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA GameStream
NVIDIA GameWorks, NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA GameStream, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0, NVIDIA MFAA Technology, NVIDIA SLI Ready, NVIDIA Surround Technology
Cooling System
TWIN FROZR V coolers
ACX 2.0
Extras
Gaming App, EyeRest, More intense colors, Dynamically adjusts Gamma and Contrast, Clearest movie viewing experience
Swept fan blade, Advanced filtering, Competitive gaming experience, Enhances gameplay
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING
What customers say about "Features"
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G Graphics Card
- Runs extremely quiet when not gaming thanks to Twin Frozr V technology.
- The fans on this card completely turn off when the temperature is under 50C.
- The Twin Frozr fans stay off until the card hits mid 60s(C).
- Fans are adjustable thru software if this makes you weary.
- I hear the GPU fans while gaming. Very loud.
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING ACX 2.0, 4GB Graphics Card
- Great throw on any games settings on ultra and longer life fans very nice.
- Fans are quiet and effective on this card.
- The EVGA Precision 16x64 effectively controls fan speeds, and is a great software.
- Fans don't work until heat is at critical levels.
- Loud when fans are at 100%. Very loud.
Connectivity
Interface
PCI-E 3.0
PCI-E 3.0
Output(s)
DVI-I, HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
DVI-I, 3x DisplayPort, HDMI
What customers say about "Connectivity"
MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G Graphics Card
- This graphics card is amazing. Good connectivity of this one.
- Was easy to install and connect. Would recommend.
- It was plug in and play and was super easy to set up.
- It was easy to install and looks good. Great GPU.
- Super quiet! Good size and easy to connect.
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC GAMING ACX 2.0, 4GB Graphics Card
- SLI connects are protected by a rubber cover.
- Easy installation and connect. Great performance.
- This is the first Install I have done for a GPU. Very easy to connect.
- Very easy to install. Good connectivity.
- Only one DVI port. No included DP > DVI adapters.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS
CE, FCC, RoHS
Other Information
Manufacturer
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