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MSI GeForce GTX 980 Founders Edition graphics card, silver metal shroud with dual fans, 6-pin plus 6-pin power connectors

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Founders Edition graphics card

SKU CH-9F88-SKRKV

Delivers 4GB DDR5 graphics memory on a 256-bit bus with a 7010MHz core clock for 4096×2160 output

  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • Core frequency7010 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 4GB DDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • 256-bit bus feeds data at 7010MHz for smooth frame rates
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X interface delivers full bandwidth to the GTX 980 GPU
  • Dual 6-pin power connectors supply stable current under load
  • 4096×2160 maximum resolution supports 4K display output

MSI GTX 980 4GB Founders Edition

This MSI graphics card uses the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 chipset with 4GB of DDR5 memory on a 256bit interface. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires two 6pin power connectors. The card targets users building or repairing systems that need a legacy GPU for 4096×2160 maximum resolution output.

PCI Express 3.0 16X interface limits

The PCI Express 3.0 16X bus caps theoretical bandwidth at the 3.0 generation speed, which restricts data throughput between the GPU and the rest of the system. The 256bit memory interface and 7010MHz memory frequency define the local memory bandwidth ceiling for textures and frame buffers. These fixed specifications set the practical performance boundary regardless of the CPU or platform used.

Upgrade from older GTX cards

Moving to this GTX 980 from an older GTX model increases video memory to 4GB and raises the memory frequency to 7010MHz. The jump is worth it when the current card cannot drive 4096×2160 resolution or runs out of frame buffer in modern titles. The 256bit interface and dual 6pin power requirement mean the power supply and case must support this configuration before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $150.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 7010 MHz
Higher than about 88% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GTX 980-4G Founders Edition
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity4 GB
Core frequency7010 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector6pin+6pin

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4GB version or is there a larger capacity available for this GTX 980?

This Founders Edition model comes with 4GB of DDR5 memory on a 256bit interface; no other capacity is offered for this specific card.

What does the 7010MHz memory clock actually deliver in a system?

The 7010MHz DDR5 clock feeds the 256bit bus to provide high bandwidth for 4096×2160 output and smooth frame rates at high settings.

Will the PCI Express 3.0 16X slot limit performance on a modern motherboard?

The card runs on PCI Express 3.0 16X, which supplies ample throughput for the GTX 980 chipset at 4096×2160 resolution.

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