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 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 6GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 40%. 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 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,816✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jun 2015 |