Friday, March 27th 2015
NVIDIA Readying GM200-based GeForce GTX 980 Ti
NVIDIA is preparing its second GeForce graphics card based on its 28 nm GM200 silicon, which powers the $1,000 GTX TITAN-X. There are several rumors surrounding what NVIDIA could name the card. Some sources suggest NVIDIA could name it the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, while others point at names such as the GTX 990 (to set it sufficiently apart from the smaller GM204-based GTX 980).
The SweClockers report that sides with GTX 980 Ti for the name, mentions that the card could feature the chip's full complement of 3,072 CUDA cores, but feature 6 GB of memory, compared to 12 GB on the GTX TITAN-X. The memory bus width will stay at 384-bit. NVIDIA could allow its add-in card (AIC) partners to come up with custom-design cards, and so we could expect some cards with meaty cooling solutions (that keep the chip away from its 84°C temperature-throttle), and factory-overclocked speeds, to make the GTX 980 Ti even faster than the GTX TITAN-X. NVIDIA could time its launch with AMD's launch of the Radeon R9 390X.
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SweClockers
The SweClockers report that sides with GTX 980 Ti for the name, mentions that the card could feature the chip's full complement of 3,072 CUDA cores, but feature 6 GB of memory, compared to 12 GB on the GTX TITAN-X. The memory bus width will stay at 384-bit. NVIDIA could allow its add-in card (AIC) partners to come up with custom-design cards, and so we could expect some cards with meaty cooling solutions (that keep the chip away from its 84°C temperature-throttle), and factory-overclocked speeds, to make the GTX 980 Ti even faster than the GTX TITAN-X. NVIDIA could time its launch with AMD's launch of the Radeon R9 390X.
209 Comments on NVIDIA Readying GM200-based GeForce GTX 980 Ti
"Nvidia is a shit and if I am their customer (fortunately I'm seeing this and will never ever be until I'm alive and sane), I would be highly insulted by their arrogant and stupid behaviour." Sony Xperia Not saying you are, was just a general statement. This "Nvidia sucks" state of mind for releasing multiple cards/prices/performance/etc is just old to me, but such is life.
A fella on another forum i frequent just put a new rig together with four Titan X's, he seems happy with it. :P
So the only thing Titan-X will have going for it vs. GTX 990, is 12 GB memory.
Nvidia is faced with a big dilemma right now: Let Titan X remain their Top Dog and preserve the Titan Brand, or release the 980 Ti substantially stronger than it was meant to be and have a chance at trading blows with the 390X.
The thing is the 390X is likely to decimate the Titan X by 10-20% anways, so imo the Titan branding will be killed either way. My guess is Nvidia will release two new cards:
-985 as the cut die with 5+1GB of VRAM to compete with the 390, and then the 985 Ti full die to compete with the full 390X.
390X needs to be (by your estimate) up to what, 70% faster than 290X to be 20% faster than Titan X. I suppose we'll see in June.
Either way, win win for me and my next gfx purchase.
Anyway, I find funny how a lot of fellow forumites start criticizing Titan -X owners, the card is here, now, and the fun of putting together a dream rig with these cards, and sharing the experience with you guys, is part of what compels me to post updates to my current rig build, but as a previous Titan owner, I knew a lot of hatred would be coming my way, been there, done that :laugh:
The way I see it, both the 980Ti and 390X will once again raise the bar in terms of performance, and if that performance can be available to more ppl (and therefor, game developers find new ways to further push the envelope) the better. I've said it many times before, this is an exciting time to be a PC gamer!
As for all the nasty comments towards Titan-X owners, bring it on :) some ppl have been blessed to be able to afford the card right now (and trust me, I work really hard to earn my money) and it's always a fun experience to share building machines I only dreamed of back when I was in college. I came to this country with nothing but what little clothes I could fit in my luggage, and after working really hard for many years to get where I'm, splurging on these exotic cards and custom water coolers, is sort of like therapy to relax after a hard day at work.
The comments of people who have encouraged me to post more pics or show the progress when building my rigs, is reward enough for me to continue doing it, those people are the ones I consider my real friends in this community, you know who you guys are :lovetpu:
There are new graphics cards every year that is the problem.
The faster you enjoy the latest tech the better is.
The bad thing you buy at the premium price like the Titan X.
But who cares? The Titan X are sold like hotcakes today.
The success of Nvidia able to sell products at $ 1,000 and make believe that it is totally normal and routine to people.
The 980Ti should be on average 10% faster than titan x.
So it would be trading blows with the 390x if not surpasing it by a few % maybe.
great to see what a high end card from nvidia looks like.
the 780ti seems so long ago...