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. But the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $75 USD for the performance you get.
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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 GTX 980 Ti currently lists from $115 USD, $75 USD less than the GeForce RTX 2060 at $190 USD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~27% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is trading below its $649 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 USD 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.