Difference between 2D and 3D mode in GPUTweak?

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Peaceguy

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Just wondering cause I got a new Asus Graphics card(Asus R9 280) and I downloaded GPUTweak and in it had a option for 3D and 2D overclocking. I messed with the 3D overclocking and even at max settings my GPU temps stayed at a constant 30 degrees Celsius. However, when I overclocked in 2D mode, my GPU temps raised majorly. Whats the difference and is one used in gaming mode?
 
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When gaming your gpu clocks up to what we call 3d clocks, So when you change 3d clocks it doesn't change because your desktop is not a game, it is 2D. So when you change the 2D clocks it actually is effective because you are on a 2D scene.

3D mode is gaming mode, 2D is when your gpu is nearly idle.
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When gaming your gpu clocks up to what we call 3d clocks, So when you change 3d clocks it doesn't change because your desktop is not a game, it is 2D. So when you change the 2D clocks it actually is effective because you are on a 2D scene.

3D mode is gaming mode, 2D is when your gpu is nearly idle.
 
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