NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti19% better
27,50326% of 104,737
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,737

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 19% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti94% better
68.9343% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 94% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 Ti includes 2,432 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 152 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1070 Ti has the 86th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 27,503 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 68.93. This is the 46th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM200) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 980 Ti includes 2,816 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,076 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 980 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 980 Ti has the 101st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.01% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 74th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2017Q2 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$399$649
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3
GeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Low - 720p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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53 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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38 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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20 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 6500 XT19.9-38%
Radeon RX Vega 6421.32-34%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)21.36-34%
Radeon VII21.98-32%
GeForce GTX 108022.6-30%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti32.13

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti19% better
27,50326% of 104,737
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,737

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 19% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is ranked 86th with a score of 27,503, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti94% better
68.9343% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 94% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is ranked 46th with a performance per dollar of 68.93, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 74th with a performance per dollar of 35.53.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 108029,263+6%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+6%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+3%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-1%
GeForce GTX 107024,652-10%
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-15%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057-16%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954-17%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5-17%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
6,531
(+29.12%)
5,058
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,177
(+22.9%)
5,026
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
88,161
98,958
(+12.25%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
18,405
(+8.51%)
16,961
3DMark 11 Performance Score
20,106
(+9.85%)
18,303
PassMark G3D Mark
14,697
(+6.43%)
13,809
PassMark G2D Mark
878
(+1.74%)
863
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
CodenameGP104GM200
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Process Size16 nm28 nm
Transistors7,200 million8,000 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth256.3 Gb/s336.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz1,753 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache2 MB3 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W250 W
Suggested PSU450 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
CUDA Cores2,4322,816
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)19--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)152176
Render Output Units (ROP)6496
Core Clock Speed1,607 MHz1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,683 MHz1,076 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate107.7 GPixel/s103.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate255.8 GTexel/s189.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance8.19 TFLOPS6.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance255.8 GFLOPS189.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.