GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 44%. 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.