NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti295% better
69,48166% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 295% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti8% better
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 8% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 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 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,216 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 980 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 980 has the 127th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 76th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/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 RTX 3090 Ti includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,560 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,860 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 Ti has the 10th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 75th 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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2014Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$549$1,999
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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 Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
GeForce GTX 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Low - 720p
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Medium - 1080p
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179 FPS
High - 1080p
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162 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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142 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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133 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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90 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 orGeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti295% better
69,48166% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 295% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5, and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 10th with a score of 69,481.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti8% better
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 8% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 76th with a performance per dollar of 32.07, and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 34.76.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+325%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5+310%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481+295%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+288%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+273%
Radeon RX 48017,919+2%
Radeon RX 47017,624.5+0%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5
Radeon R9 FURY17,543-0%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401-1%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+47%
GeForce RTX 309041.04+28%
Radeon R9 280X36.09+13%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53+11%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76+8%
GeForce GTX 98032.07
Radeon R9 FURY31.95-0%
Radeon R9 290X29.45-8%

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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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21,645
3DMark Time Spy Score
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19,241
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
85,374
246,319
(+188.52%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
12,938
53,110
(+310.5%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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139,165
3DMark 11 Performance Score
14,169
49,471
(+249.15%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
109.6
204
(+86.13%)
PassMark G3D Mark
11,101
29,690
(+167.45%)
PassMark G2D Mark
791
1,223
(+54.61%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
129.7
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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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
CodenameGM204GA102
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size28 nm8 nm
Transistors5,200 million28,300 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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Memory Size4 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth224.4 Gb/s1.01 Tb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB6 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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)165 W450 W
Suggested PSU450 W850 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
CUDA Cores2,04810,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--84
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)128336
Render Output Units (ROP)64112
Tensor Cores--336
Ray Tracing Cores--84
Core Clock Speed1,127 MHz1,560 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,216 MHz1,860 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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate77.82 GPixel/s208.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate155.6 GTexel/s625 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance4.98 TFLOPS40 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance155.6 GFLOPS625 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 980GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
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.