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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980
17,604.514% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060168% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 168% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0719% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060392% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 392% 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 144th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 RTX 5060 includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,280 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,497 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,201.5 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 157.86. This is the 3rd 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 5060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2014Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$549$299
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 God of War Ragnarök
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GeForce GTX 980GeForce RTX 5060
Low - 1080p
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186 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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157 FPS
High - 1080p
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138 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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127 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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90 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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37 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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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
17,604.514% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060168% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 168% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 144th with a score of 17,604.5, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 39th with a score of 47,201.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0719% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060392% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 392% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 87th with a performance per dollar of 32.07, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 157.86.

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 3070 Ti49,588+182%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)47,803+172%
GeForce RTX 506047,201.5+168%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47,166+168%
GeForce RTX 307043,359+146%
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
Radeon RX 9070161.42+403%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86+392%
Arc B580153.65+379%
Radeon RX 7600144.26+350%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+310%
Radeon R9 280X36.09+13%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53+11%
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 5060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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13,806
3DMark Time Spy Score
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14,106.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
85,374
171,078
(+100.39%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
12,938
37,952
(+193.34%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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163,486
3DMark 11 Performance Score
14,169
44,648.5
(+215.11%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
109.6
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PassMark G3D Mark
11,109
20,707
(+86.4%)
PassMark G2D Mark
802
1,136
(+41.65%)
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 5060
CodenameGM204GB206
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm5 nm
Transistors5,200 million21,900 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 5060
Memory Size4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth224.4 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB32 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 5060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)165 W145 W
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

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 5060
CUDA Cores2,0483,840
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--30
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)128120
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Tensor Cores--120
Ray Tracing Cores--30
Core Clock Speed1,127 MHz2,280 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,216 MHz2,497 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 5060
Pixel Fill Rate77.82 GPixel/s119.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate155.6 GTexel/s299.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance4.98 TFLOPS19.18 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance155.6 GFLOPS299.6 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 5060
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.