GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 980 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 20% 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 RTX 2060 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. 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 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,200 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Jan 2019 |