EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming
Comparision EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black vs MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming
Grade
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming
Performance
7
6
Memory
6
6
General information
5
7
Functions
7
7
Benchmark tests
6
5
Ports
4
7
Top specs and features
- Passmark score
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Passmark score
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black: 17215
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: 14040
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black: 135870
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: 106200
3DMark Fire Strike Score
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black: 18705
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: 16133
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black: 26284
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: 19178
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black: 35922
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: 26939
Description
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black video card is based on the Pascal architecture. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming on the Turing architecture. The first has 11800 million transistors. The second is 10800 million. EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has a transistor size of 16 nm versus 12.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1569 MHz versus 1365 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has 11 GB. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming has 11 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 528.3 Gb/s versus 336 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black is 11.55. At MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming 6.33.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black scored 17215 points. And here is the second card 14040 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 26284 points. Second 19178 points.
In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has Directx version 12. Video card MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has 250W heat dissipation requirements versus 160W for MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming.
Why EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black is better than MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming
- Passmark score 17215 против 14040 , more on 23%
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 135870 против 106200 , more on 28%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score 18705 против 16133 , more on 16%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 26284 против 19178 , more on 37%
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 35922 против 26939 , more on 33%
- GPU base clock speed 1569 MHz против 1365 MHz, more on 15%
- RAM 11 GB против 6 GB, more on 83%
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black vs MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming: highlights
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1569 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1365 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1502 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
1750 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
11.55 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
6.33 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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11 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
6 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components.
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16
Average:
16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations.
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48
64
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
148.1 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
80.64 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics.
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224
Average: 140.1
120
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications.
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88
Average: 56.8
48
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks.
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3584
Average:
1920
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations.
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2750
3000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1683 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1710 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
377 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
201.6 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Pascal
Turing
GPU name
GP102
Turing TU106
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
528.3 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
336 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better.
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12006 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
14000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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11 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
6 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
Average: 4.9
6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card.
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352 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
192 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities.
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471
Average: 356.7
445
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features.
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GeForce 10
GeForce 20
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed
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250 W
Average: 160 W
160 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
16 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
12 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
11800 million
Average: 7150 million
10800 million
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance.
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3
Average: 3
3
Average: 3
Width
299.72 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
247 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
142.69 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
129 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements.
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4.6
Average:
4.5
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
Average: 11.4
12
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.4
Average: 5.9
6.5
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games.
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1.3
Average:
1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks.
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6.1
Average:
7.5
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas.
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17215
Average: 7628.6
14040
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
135870
Average: 80042.3
106200
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
18705
Average: 12463
16133
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios.
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26284
Average: 11859.1
19178
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
35922
Average: 18799.9
26939
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
376356
Average: 372425.7
420654
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Solidworks
65
Average: 62.4
Average: 62.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 sw-03
The sw-03 test includes visualization and modeling of objects using various graphic effects and techniques such as shadows, lighting, reflections and others.
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65
Average: 64
Average: 64
SPECviewperf 12 test evaluation - Siemens NX
10
Average: 14
Average: 14
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 showcase-01
The showcase-01 test is a scene with complex 3D models and effects that demonstrates the capabilities of the graphics system in processing complex scenes.
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142
Average: 121.3
Average: 121.3
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Showcase
142
Average: 108.4
100
Average: 108.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Medical
55
Average: 39.6
Average: 39.6
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 mediacal-01
55
Average: 39
Average: 39
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
167
Average: 129.8
125
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 maya-04
167
Average: 132.8
Average: 132.8
SPECviewperf 12 Test Evaluation - Creo
57
Average: 49.5
Average: 49.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 creo-01
57
Average: 52.5
Average: 52.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 catia-04
100
Average: 91.5
Average: 91.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Catia
100
Average: 88.6
Average: 88.6
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 3dsmax-05
141
Average: 189.5
Average: 189.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
138
Average: 169.8
183
Average: 169.8
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
Average: 1.9
2
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
Average: 2.2
2
Average: 2.2
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
Average: 1.4
1
Average: 1.4
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
Average: 1.1
1
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available
FAQ
How does the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black scored 17215 points. The second video card scored 14040 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black is 11.55 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 6.33 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black 250 Watt. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming 160 Watt.
How fast are EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black operates at 1569 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1683 MHz. The clock base frequency of MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming reaches 1365 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1710 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black supports GDDR5. Installed 11 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 528.3 GB/s. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming works with GDDR6. The second one has 6 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 528.3 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has 1 HDMI outputs. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black uses There is no data. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black is built on Pascal. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming uses the Turing architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black is equipped with GP102. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming is set to Turing TU106.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Elite Black has 11800 million transistors. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming has 10800 million transistors
