GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.

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6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (1,075 MHz vs 876 MHz)
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+2% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 2,816)
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 375W, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z carries 12GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The extra 6GB 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 980 Ti or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 100%. 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 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,8162,880✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock1,000 MHz✓705 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz✓876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s✓336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W✓375 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2015May 2014
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