GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 50% 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 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 980 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER packs 2,176 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 980.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $348 GBP, $147 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $495 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 113%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 980 is the gentler choice at 165W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 980. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 SUPER or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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.