How does the AMD update make a 4GB GPU (Fury X) superior than a 6GB GPU (980 TI)?

[EnsisTheSlayer]

I understand that the new update for AMD GPUs make the Fury X superior than the 980 TI, but I want to know how this is possible, because it doesn't make much sense that a 4GB card is superior than a 6GB card.

 

[rgd1101]

are you comparing the size of the ram or the gpu processing power?

 

[RobCrezz]

Because Vram size isnt a measure of performance.

 

[Math Geek]

not only is vram not a measure of power but the vram on the cards is VASTLY different as well. the fury x has vram that is a lot faster than the 980ti. this is why the fury x fairs better in 4k than the 980ti. 4 gb of very fast ram is enough while the 6 gb of much slower ram is not enough.

pretty simple really.

 

[COLGeek]

There is also the matter of optimizing drivers to take greater advantage of the hardware capabilities. Just another factor to keep in mind as part of this discussion.

 

[Math Geek]

very very true as well.

nvidia is usually better at the driver game but sometimes amd gets it together and releases a well optimized driver. overall, there are a ton of reasons for the fury x being better at some things but the 980 ti still wins at a few others. you have to check specific benchmarks to see which fairs better in which game and at what resolutions