GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 233% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 960 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti carries 6GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 233%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 960?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 2,816✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,127 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jun 2015 |