GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 980 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $721 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop starts at $136 EUR against $857 EUR for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 11%. 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 1060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $721 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,816✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jun 2015 |