GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out significantly faster — about 30% 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 RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 30% 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 RTX 2060 currently lists from $284 GBP, $416 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $700 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 221%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 160W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 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.