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by TSW
Last updated: 13.01.2026
The following information taken from the official MSI and nVIDIA pages.
MSI GTX 980 4GD5 OCV1
Core/MemoryBoost Clock / Base Clock
1252 MHz / 1152 MHz
4096 MB GDDR5 / 7010 MHz Memory
Video Output Function
Dual-link DVI-I x 1
DisplayPort x 3 (version 1.2)
HDMI x 1
Overview
All Solid Capacitors
- 10 years ultra-long lifetime (under full load).
- Lower temperature and higher efficiency.
- Aluminum core for higher stability.
Afterburner Overclocking Utility
- Monitor fan speed profile.
- In-game video recording.
- iOS/Android remote control.
- Built-in DX11.2 benchmark.
GPU Boost 2.0 Technology
- Ensures the GPU runs at its peak performance and games at their highest frame rate possible.
- Offer new levels of customization including GPU temperature target, overclocking, and unlocked voltage.
3DVision Surround
- Supports 3 displays in full stereoscopic 3D with a single card.
- Supports up to 4 displays with a single card.
Specifications
| Graphics Processing Unit | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 3.0 |
| Boost / Base Core Clock | 1252 MHz / 1152 MHz |
| Memory Size (MB) | 4096 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface | 256 bits |
| Memory Clock Speed (MHz) | 7010 |
| DVI Connectors |
1 (DL-DVI-Ix1), Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600 @60 Hz |
| HDMI Connectors |
1 (version 1.4a/2.0) Max Resolution: 4096x2160 @24 Hz (1.4a), 3840x2160 @60 Hz (2.0) |
| DisplayPort | 3 (version 1.2) |
| HDCP Support | Y |
| RAMDAC speed (MHz) | 400 |
| DirectX Version Support | 12 |
| OpenGL Version Support | 4.4 |
| Multi-GPU Technology | SLI, 4-way |
| Card Dimension (mm) | 269 x 111 x 38 |
| Card Weight (g) | 824 |
| Power consumption (W) | 165 |
| Recommended PSU (W) | 500 |
GeForce GTX 980 specifications
GPU Engine Specs:
| CUDA Cores | 2048 |
|
Base Clock (MHz) |
1126 |
| Boost Clock (MHz) | 1216 |
| Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) | 144 |
Memory Specs:
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Standard Memory Config | 4 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface Width | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) | 224 |
Feature Support:
| NVIDIA SLI®-ready | 4-Way |
| NVIDIA G-Sync Ready |
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| NVIDIA GameStream Ready |
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| NVIDIA ShadowPlay |
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| NVIDIA GPU Boost | 2.0 |
| Dynamic Super Resolution |
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| MFAA |
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| Microsoft DirectX | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 |
| Bus Support | PCI-E 3.0 |
| Certified for OS | Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Linux, FreeBSD x86 |
Display Support:
| Maximum Digital Resolution | 5120x3200 |
| Maximum VGA Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Standard Display Connectors | Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Multi Monitor | 4 displays |
| HDCP |
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| Audio Input for HDMI | Internal |
Thermal and Power Specs:
| Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) | 98 C |
| Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) | 165 W |
| Minimum Recommended System Power (W) | 500 W |
| Supplementary Power Connectors | 6-pin x2 |