GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear winner, offering 232.5% better value than GeForce GTX 980.
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 980, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $1,288 AED against $2,725 AED for the GeForce GTX 980. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 233%. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $909 AED above its $379 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $2,176 AED above its $549 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 165W for the GeForce GTX 980, 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 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 980's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce GTX 1070 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 980 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the GeForce GTX 980?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 worth the extra $1,437 AED over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,048✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 224.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Sep 2014 |