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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER52% better
35,03233% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 52% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER98% better
70.243% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 98% 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 980 Ti GPU

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $649. Its GM200 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,753 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The GTX 980 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has the 101st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 21.97% 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 72nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2019 with a suggested retail price of $499. Its TU104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 448 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The RTX 2070 SUPER is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 215 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has the 59th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 33.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 35,032 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.2. This is the 45th 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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Turing
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2015Q3 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$649$499
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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Select a game to compare FPS metrics

Display FPS for F1 24
F1 24
Display FPS for Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
Display FPS for Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima
Display FPS for Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2
Display FPS for Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West
Display FPS for Alone in the Dark (2024)
Alone in the Dark (2024)
Display FPS for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest

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 F1 24
F1 24
GeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Low - 1080p
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277 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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231 FPS
High - 1080p
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173 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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54 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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35 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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17 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 2070 SUPER
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 570041.8+146%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti22.2+31%
Arc A77021.2+25%
Radeon RX 680020.6+21%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER17
Arc A75016.8-1%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER13.9-18%
Radeon RX 66009.5-44%

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 2070 SUPER
GPUCost Per Frame
Arc A77015.52-47%
Arc A75017.2-41%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti17.97-39%
Radeon RX 680028.11-4%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER28.71-2%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER29.35
Radeon RX 660034.63+18%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER52% better
35,03233% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 52% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 2070 SUPER is ranked 59th with a score of 35,032.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER98% better
70.243% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 98% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 72nd with a performance per dollar of 35.53, and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 45th with a performance per dollar of 70.2.

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 Ti or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 5700 XT35,822.5+55%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti35,683+55%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER35,032+52%
Radeon RX 660031,774+38%
Radeon RX 570031,470+36%
GeForce GTX 107024,652+7%
Radeon RX 59023,362.5+1%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954-0%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5-1%

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 Ti or

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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,058
9,909
(+95.91%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,026
10,038
(+99.72%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
98,958
129,295
(+30.66%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
16,961
24,638.5
(+45.27%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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108,123
3DMark 11 Performance Score
18,303
27,896
(+52.41%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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119.9
PassMark G3D Mark
13,813
18,250
(+32.12%)
PassMark G2D Mark
858
875
(+1.98%)
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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
CodenameGM200TU104
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Turing
Process Size28 nm12 nm
Transistors8,000 million13,600 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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Memory Size6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth336.6 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache3 MB4 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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W215 W
Suggested PSU600 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C

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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
CUDA Cores2,8162,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--40
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)176160
Render Output Units (ROP)9664
Tensor Cores--320
Ray Tracing Cores--40
Core Clock Speed1,000 MHz1,605 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,076 MHz1,770 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 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate103.3 GPixel/s113.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate189.4 GTexel/s283.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.06 TFLOPS9.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance189.4 GFLOPS283.2 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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