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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
₹57,624✓
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+57% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+31% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+16% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 2,432)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 GTX 1070 Ti draws just 180W 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 Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,4322,816✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock1,607 MHz✓1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz✓1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓7 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s336.5 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W✓250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Jun 2015
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