GeForce GTX 760 vs GeForce GTX 980
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 250% ahead of the GeForce GTX 760. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 980 is the clear winner, offering 185.2% better value than GeForce GTX 760.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 760: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 250% ahead of the GeForce GTX 760. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,152 on the GeForce GTX 760.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 760 currently lists from $650 EUR, $148 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $798 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 185%. The GeForce GTX 760 still sits about $431 EUR above its $219 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $249 EUR above its $549 EUR MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 980 carries 4GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 760. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 980's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 760 or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce GTX 980 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 760 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 980 better than the GeForce GTX 760?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 760 or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 worth the extra $148 EUR over the GeForce GTX 760?
Does the GeForce GTX 980 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 760 or GeForce GTX 980?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,152 | 2,048✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 980 MHz | 1,126 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,033 MHz | 1,216 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 165 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jun 2013 | Sep 2014 |