GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX TITAN.
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX TITAN, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 980 draws just 165W versus 230W for the GeForce GTX TITAN, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX TITAN's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce GTX TITAN?
The GeForce GTX 980 is the faster card by about 40%. 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 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 or the GeForce GTX TITAN?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,688✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,126 MHz✓ | 837 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,216 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s | 288.4 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 165 W✓ | 230 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Feb 2013 |