GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. But the GeForce GTX 960 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,201 for the performance you get.
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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 80% 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, $1,201 less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $1,680. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 960 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~95% 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 Ti still sits about $1,031 above its $649 MSRP.
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.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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.