GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Price
$115 USD
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (1,075 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
$599 USD
Performance
5%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+2% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 2,816)

GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti currently lists from $115 USD, $484 USD less than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z at $599 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 942%. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is trading below its $649 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is trading below its $2,999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 375W, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z carries 12GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The extra 6GB 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 980 Ti or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 980 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 TITAN Z if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN Z worth the extra $484 USD over the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,8162,880

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock1,000 MHz705 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W375 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2015May 2014