EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970
The World's Most Efficient GPU + Air Cooler
The EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970 are the world’s most advanced GPUs. Powered by next-generation NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, it delivers incredible performance, unmatched power efficiency, and cutting-edge features like NVIDIA Super Resolution Technology. With up to twice the performance of prior-generation cards* and breakthrough graphics technologies, the EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970 provides an elite gaming experience on virtual reality, HD, and ultra-resolution 4K displays.
EVGA is also proud to introduce the best graphics card cooler ever made, EVGA ACX 2.0. With optimized Swept fan blades, double ball bearings and an extreme low power motor, EVGA ACX 2.0 delivers more air flow with less power, unlocking additional power for the GPU.
*GeForce GTX 680
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Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1291 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1393 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA Hydro Copper Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1291 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1393 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- Triple BIOS
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1279 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1380 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- Double BIOS
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1266 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1367 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1126 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1216 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1241 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1342 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 2048
- Base Clock: 1126 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1216 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1216 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1367 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- 1.215v+ Voltage Boost
- Double BIOS
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1190 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1342 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- 1.215v+ Voltage Boost
- Double BIOS
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1165 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1317 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1050 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1178 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way, 4-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1165 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1317 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1050 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1178 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX Cooling
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1140 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1279 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1050 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1178 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970 ACX 2.0
The World's Most Efficient Air Cooler
Most graphics card manufacturers only focus on one aspect when designing their cooling solution and neglect all other aspects of the fan design and heatsink. With EVGA ACX 2.0, we focused on the details that make a real difference, not just marketing jargon.
In fact, did you know that the power consumption of a fan can directly affect your overclocking ability? Modern NVIDIA graphics cards have a maximum power ceiling that takes into account the fan power consumption, meaning the lower the power consumption from the fan, the more power available for the GPU! Triple fan coolers from competitors increase power consumption, thereby lowering your maximum overclocking headroom. When it comes to graphics cards cooling, less is more!
Back to basics for improved efficiency.
We did a full redesign on the motor, from improved magnets, to changing how the internals are designed to help reduce acoustic noise from the fan. Furthermore we also increased the fan blade count, which creates higher pressure allowing the heatsink and fan to cool better without needing to increase the motor speed and increase noise levels. This will help reduce the temperatures of the card and keep the fan noise down, increasing the lifespan of the card; all of this frees up additional power for overclocking.
Fan Blade Quality
- 11 fan blades increase CFM and static pressure
- Swept Fan Design to Reduce Fan Noise Level
- Low Profile
Fan Motor Quality
- Improved magnets allow for 150RPM max increase
- 3 Phase / 6 Slot Design Improves Efficiency
- Increased Silicon Steel increases magnet strength
What this means to you
- 26% Lower GPU Temperature*
- 36% Quieter*
- 250% Lower Fan Power Consumption*
- 400% Longer Lifespan**
*vs reference cooler
**vs competitor dual fan cooling solution
ACX 2.0 Performance at Fixed Acoustic (36dB)
| ACX 2.0 | ACX | Competitor 3 Fan | Reference | Result | |
| Fan RPM | 2000 | 2300 | 2900 | 2550 | ACX 2.0 Lowest RPM! |
| Power Consumption (W) | 0.92W | 2.05W | 2.66W | 1.45W | ACX 2.0 Lowest Power! |
| GPU Temperature | 64C | 66C | 68C | 87C | ACX 2.0 Lowest GPU Temperature! |
ACX 2.0 Performance at Fixed Acoustic (47dB)
| ACX 2.0 | ACX | Competitor 3 Fan | Reference | Result | |
| Fan RPM | 2900 | 3300 | 4200 | 3800 | ACX 2.0 Lowest RPM! |
| Power Consumption (W) | 2.65W | 6.10W | 9.60W | 3.95W | ACX 2.0 Lowest Power! |
| GPU Temperature | 58C | 58C | 62C | 68C | ACX 2.0 Lowest GPU Temperature! |
EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970 Academy
The new EVGA GeForce GTX 980 and 970 are powered by the next-generation NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, giving you incredible performance, unmatched power efficiency, and cutting-edge features.
Maxwell is the most advanced GPU architecture ever made, designed to be the engine of next-generation gaming. Inspired by light, it was designed to solve some of the most complex lighting and graphics challenges in visual computing. For the first time, gaming GPUs can dynamically render indirect light using the new VXGI (Voxel Global Illumination technology). Scenes are significantly more lifelike as light interacts more realistically in the game environment.
Incredible Speed and Power Efficiency
The GTX 980 is the world’s fastest GPU and the GTX 970 offers the most advanced performance in its class. Each delivers 2x the performance of previous-generation cards, bringing new gaming experiences to virtual reality, HD, and ultra-resolution 4K displays.
Stunning Graphics
Exclusive GeForce technologies make games look and perform at their best. New Voxel Global Illumination accelerates dynamic lighting effects to offer a truly cinematic experience.
Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
Enable the detail of 4K monitors, on a 1080P display. DSR produces smoother images by rendering a game at a high resolution, then downscaling it to the native resolution of the display using advanced filtering.
Super-Smooth and Stutter-Free
GeForce GTX 980 and 970 cards support tear-free, super-fast NVIDIA G-Sync monitor display technology, including 4K. Together, these technologies provide the most immersive and competitive gaming experiences possible.
New Ways to Game
NVIDIA Maxwell is a breakthrough architecture for next-generation gaming experiences, including visual reality, 4K and 4K Surround. Plus, you can record your greatest gaming moments in 4K with NVIDIA ShadowPlay to share with friends. You can even stream PC games from your GeForce GTX rig to an NVIDIA SHIELD device with NVIDIA GameStream to play anywhere.
EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling is a breakthrough. We did a full redesign on the motor, from improved magnets, to changing how the internals are designed to help reduce acoustic noise from the fan. Furthermore, ACX 2.0 drastically lowers fan power consumption, unlocking additional power for the GPU. Learn more about ACX 2.0 here.
Award Winning EVGA Warranty
It’s no surprise that the EVGA warranty is often regarded as the best in the industry. With EVGA’s warranty, the graphics card is fully covered under the Warranty term, no matter who owns it. Learn more here.
EVGA GeForce GTX 980/970 Software
The EVGA award winning software has been further improved in the latest versions. EVGA PrecisionX 16 brings a major revamp to the software with a new GUI, new voltage controls, pixel clock control and much more. Check out what all the buzz is about by downloading the latest software from EVGA... for FREE!
EVGA OC Scanner X is a free stress test utility, allowing you to test various aspects of your card with a variety of tests. This application even has a built in artifact detector that will notify you if any faults are found!
EVGA PrecisionX – Redesigned to harness the power of GPU Boost 2.0, EVGA PrecisionX sets another baseline for what overclocking software should be. Learn more and download it below!
Key Features
- GPU and Memory Frequency/Clock Offset
- Temperature Target Control
- Pixel Clock Overclocking
- Robust monitoring allowing ingame, system tray and/or Logitech LCD monitoring
- In game screenshot hotkey, supports BMP, PNG and JPG formats
EVGA OC Scanner X – Featuring a brand new look and layout, this popular application has been updated to show all of the GeForce GTX 980/970 vitals. Learn more and download it here.
Key Features
- Built-in stress tester to find and report artifacts
- Benchmark function to quickly test your performance
- CPU Burn In Module
- Built-in log functionality
