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Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti17% better
23,05722% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 17% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
No data available
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 22% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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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.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2020. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 2060 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 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 2060 Max-Q includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 975 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,185 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 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 2060 Max-Q has the 115th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 18.88% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $649 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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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
Gears Tactics | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 258 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 120 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 76 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 57 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 19 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 Ti orGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 26 | +38% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 25.3 | +34% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 21.8 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 21.6 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 5500M | 19 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q | 18.9 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.7 | -17% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 Ti orGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti17% better
23,05722% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 17% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057, and the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is ranked 115th with a score of 19,778.5.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
No data available
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 54% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 35.53 performance per dollar ranks it 74th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 20,118.5 | -13% |
| Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile | 19,878.5 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q | 19,778.5 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 18,688 | -19% |
| RTX A2000 Mobile | 18,058 | -22% |
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 Ti orGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +64% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +62% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +53% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | +38% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -10% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 30.02 | -15% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -17% |
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
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| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,058 | 5,638.5 (+11.48%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,026 | 5,844.5 (+16.29%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 98,958 (+68.04%) | 58,890 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 16,961 (+13.76%) | 14,909.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 18,303 (+1.32%) | 18,065 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 137 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,808 (+41.56%) | 9,754 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 858 (+104.29%) | 420 |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM200 | TU106 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 8,000 million | 10,800 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336.6 Gb/s | 264 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 1,375 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 65 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device Dependent |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,816 | 1,920 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 30 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 176 | 120 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 240 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 30 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 975 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,076 MHz | 1,185 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 103.3 GPixel/s | 56.88 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 189.4 GTexel/s | 142.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.06 TFLOPS | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 189.4 GFLOPS | 142.2 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.