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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 3050 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is the cheaper option by $58 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3050 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.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop starts at $799 EUR against $857 EUR for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 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 Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Ampere 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 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $58 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,816✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,222 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,485 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2015 | May 2021 |