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How much data can be loaded per cycle from the GDDR5?


nVidia GTX980 has 224GB/s bandwidth and 7Gbps memory clock. Its bus width is 256bit.

Can we calculate how much max/min data can be loaded in parallel from the GDDR5?

Can I get the answer from dividing 224GB/s by 7Gbps?


Solution

  • You've already got the answer. 224GB/s equals to 7Gbps x 256bit as

    224==7*256/8
    

    The bus width is the limit.