GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 980 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $475 CAD.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop currently lists from $20 CAD, $475 CAD less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $495 CAD. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 165W, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 980. 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 1070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 71%. 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 1070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 980?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 worth the extra $475 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 224.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Sep 2014 |