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 980 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 980 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 70W against 165W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 980's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is roughly 3 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 1050 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce GTX 980 is the faster card by about 17%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,493 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 70 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Sep 2014 |