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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 70% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1080 Ti
Price
R$7,395✓
Performance
17/100✓
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+47% Boost Clock (1,582 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
+44% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 336.5 GB/s)
+27% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,816)
R$7,395PNY Placa gráfica GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB (VCGGTX1080T11PB-CG2)
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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 980 Ti
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 352-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 70% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,816 on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti — that extra 5GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 337 GB/s (352-bit vs 384-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 70%. 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 70% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 70%. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,584✓2,816

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock1,480 MHz✓1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz✓1,075 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity11 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus352-bit384-bit✓
Memory Speed11 Gbps✓7 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s✓336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jun 2015