GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 364.8% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 150% 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 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 2,816 on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $461 EUR, $396 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $857 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 365%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 337 GB/s (352-bit vs 384-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is roughly 3 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 2080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $396 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,816 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 544 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,350 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,545 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 352-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s | 616 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Sep 2018 |