GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 44% 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 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $339 GBP, $361 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $700 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 199%.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is faster — 337 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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.