GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $160 GBP, $540 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $700 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 677%. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.