GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980
Price
€824
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+39% Boost Clock (1,216 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
5%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 224.3 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+41% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 2,048)

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?

The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

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 TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 4GB) 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 980GeForce GTX TITAN Z
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,0482,880

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock1,126 MHz705 MHz
Boost Clock1,216 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity4 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth224.3 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP165 W375 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2014May 2014