GPU Comparison
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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 1660 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% 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 1660 Ti 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 Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm 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 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 10%. 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 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,816✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 | Apr 2019 | Jun 2015 |