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 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. 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: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 currently lists from $284 GBP, $211 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $495 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 118%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 980. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 980?
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 if you find it at a steep discount.