GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the clear winner, offering 145.0% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $385 EUR, $472 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $857 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 145%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $106 EUR above its $279 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 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 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 980 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $472 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,816✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 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 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Jun 2015 |