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Comparision MSI Radeon HD 7990 vs Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream

MSI Radeon HD 7990

MSI Radeon HD 7990

Rating: 19 points
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream

WINNER
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream

Rating: 50 points
Grade
MSI Radeon HD 7990
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream
Performance
5
7
Memory
4
5
General information
0
7
Functions
6
7
Benchmark tests
2
5
Ports
3
3

Top specs and features

Passmark score

MSI Radeon HD 7990: 5596 Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: 15011

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

MSI Radeon HD 7990: 15625 Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: 21254

GPU base clock speed

MSI Radeon HD 7990: 950 MHz Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: 1708 MHz

RAM

MSI Radeon HD 7990: 6 GB Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: 8 GB

Memory bandwidth

MSI Radeon HD 7990: 576 GB/s Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: 320 GB/s

Description

The MSI Radeon HD 7990 video card is based on the GCN 1.0 architecture. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream on the Pascal architecture. The first has 4313 million transistors. The second is 7200 million. MSI Radeon HD 7990 has a transistor size of 28 nm versus 16.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 950 MHz versus 1708 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. MSI Radeon HD 7990 has 6 GB. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream has 6 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 576 Gb/s versus 320 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of MSI Radeon HD 7990 is 7.61. At Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream 8.61.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, MSI Radeon HD 7990 scored 5596 points. And here is the second card 15011 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 15625 points. Second 21254 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 MSI Radeon HD 7990 has Directx version 11.1. Video card Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream -- Directx version - 12.

Regarding cooling, MSI Radeon HD 7990 has 375W heat dissipation requirements versus 180W for Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream.

Why Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream is better than MSI Radeon HD 7990

  • Memory bandwidth 576 GB/s против 320 GB/s, more on 80%
  • Gpu memory speed 1500 MHz против 1251 MHz, more on 20%

MSI Radeon HD 7990 vs Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream: highlights

MSI Radeon HD 7990
MSI Radeon HD 7990
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
950 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1708 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1500 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
1251 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
7.61 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
8.61 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
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. Show more
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
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. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
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.
60.8 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
109.3 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
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. Show more
64
max 256
Average: 56.8
64
max 256
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. Show more
4096
max 17408
Average:
2560
max 17408
Average:
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1000 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1847 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
144 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
273.3 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
GCN 1.0
Pascal
GPU name
Malta
Pascal GP104
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
576 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
320 GB/s
max 2656
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. Show more
6000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
10008 MHz
max 19500
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. Show more
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 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. Show more
768 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
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 Show more
375 W
Average: 160 W
180 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
28 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
16 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
4313 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
7200 million
max 80000
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. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Width
305 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
285 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
110 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
133 mm
max 620
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. Show more
4.3
max 4.6
Average:
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
11.1
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12
max 12.2
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.
5.1
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
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. Show more
5596
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
15011
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
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. Show more
15625
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
21254
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
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
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
mini-DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using mini DisplayPort
4
max 8
Average: 2.1
max 8
Average: 2.1
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 MSI Radeon HD 7990 processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark MSI Radeon HD 7990 scored 5596 points. The second video card scored 15011 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS MSI Radeon HD 7990 is 7.61 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 8.61 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 375 Watt. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream 180 Watt.

How fast are MSI Radeon HD 7990 and Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 operates at 950 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1000 MHz. The clock base frequency of Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream reaches 1708 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1847 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 supports GDDR5. Installed 6 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 576 GB/s. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 576 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 has There is no data HDMI outputs. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 uses There is no data. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 is built on GCN 1.0. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream uses the Pascal architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 is equipped with Malta. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream is set to Pascal GP104.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

MSI Radeon HD 7990 has 4313 million transistors. Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Super JetStream has 7200 million transistors