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Workstation GPU advice: SLI GTX 980 vs Titan Z

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October 8, 2014 5:15:33 PM

Hi,

I am building a workstation computer and have decided on the 5960x overclocked rig from origin pc. Yes I know I can probably build a machine for much cheaper, but i need end support and this will be used mostly for work. My questions right now is, which GPU combo would yield the best performance for applications such as premiere pro, after effects, Cinema 4d, etc. A SLI combo of GTX 980s or a single 12gb titan z?

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October 9, 2014 12:41:13 AM

Neither, their both gaming cards.
Get yourself a Quadro, your after a workstation card in this situation.
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October 10, 2014 11:23:55 AM

I do not want to get a quadro card. It also has been shown that these programs don't need direct access to quadro drives to take advantage of gpu acceleration. I ask again, which cards would someone recommend?

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October 10, 2014 11:33:47 AM

I would recommend the sli 980s the gtx titan z just seems to be way overpriced to me. But I am no expert.
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October 10, 2014 11:47:46 AM

GTX 970 SLI would be superior to a single GTX 980. GTX 970 SLI is about 70% faster than a single GTX 980. But for workstation solutions I would recommend a Quadro. It really depends what you're into but the 970s are a great deal right now. The 980s are only about 15% more power a piece, and the SLI only scales to about 3 cards. On average it goes with both generations, Performance:
1 Card - 100% Performance
2 Cards - 190% Performance
3 Cards - 250% Performance
4 Cards - 265% Performance.
For any inquiries to power look up Gpuboss. If you're going to be doing gaming (Highly unlikely?), Look up benchmarks. I really don't understand why you would go anything but Quadro for a workstation solution.
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October 12, 2014 9:19:54 PM

My reasoning is that the programs are leveraging more CUDA cores which the GTX series offers. Currently Origin is offering extremely discounted titan z cards that fit with the same pricing as a dual sli 980 build. I won't be using high texturing and shaders that quadro offers. So why pay even more for that?
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October 12, 2014 9:30:56 PM

Just from benchmarks I believe the 980 SLI will be more powerful, the Titan Z is a dual underclocked Titan black if I am correct, and only offers 2GB more VRAM.
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October 12, 2014 9:59:44 PM

The 980's would be an almost universally superior choice, especially seeing as the Titan Z has the equivalent performance and drawbacks of two SLI Titans but for an extra $1000. Which 980's are almost definitely better than.
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