GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 30% 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 RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2060 at $273 EUR, $725 EUR under the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's $998 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 375%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $349 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2060 (160W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,816✓ | 1,920 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,680 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Jan 2019 |