GPU Comparison

Name: GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Brand: NVIDIA

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Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop

Price

Reference GPU

Performance

14/100✓

VRAM

8 GB GDDR5X✓

Key Specs Advantage

+61% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)

Reference GPUNo standalone pricing

Prices shown are for the complete laptop, not just the GPU.

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)

+10% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 2,560)

+5% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)

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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws just 150W 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 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 6GB can fall short.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

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

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	TSMC 16nm	TSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	2,560	2,816✓
Ray Tracing Cores	0	—
Tensor / AI Cores	0	—

Clock Speeds

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock	1,556 MHz✓	1,000 MHz
Boost Clock	1,733 MHz✓	1,075 MHz

Memory

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB✓	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5
Memory Bus	256-bit	384-bit✓
Memory Speed	10 Gbps✓	7 Gbps
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	336.5 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	150 W✓	250 W
Power Connectors	None	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Released	Aug 2016	Jun 2015