GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 140% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. But the GeForce GTX 960 is the better value, undercutting it by $767 for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 140% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 960 currently lists from $479, $767 less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $1,245. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 960 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $280 above its $199 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $696 above its $549 MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 980 carries 4GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 980?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 960 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.