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 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 165W against 375W, the GeForce GTX 980 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z carries 12GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 980. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
The GeForce GTX 980 is the faster card by about 40%. 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 GTX 980 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,880✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,126 MHz✓ | 705 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,216 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 165 W✓ | 375 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2014 | May 2014 |