NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

VS
Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER78% better
40,96339% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 78% 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 2080 SUPER65% better
58.636% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 65% 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 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 22.04% 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 2080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2019 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 495.9 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 2080 SUPER includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,650 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,815 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2080 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C 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 RTX 2080 SUPER has the 38th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 40,963 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.6. This is the 56th 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 2080 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Turing
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2015Q3 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$649$699
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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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62 FPS
High - 1080p
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47 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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26 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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20 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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--
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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER78% better
40,96339% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 78% 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 2080 SUPER is ranked 38th with a score of 40,963.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER65% better
58.636% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 65% 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 74th with a performance per dollar of 35.53, and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is ranked 56th with a performance per dollar of 58.6.

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
GeForce RTX 307043,005+87%
Arc A77041,303+79%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER40,963+78%
GeForce RTX 208040,278+75%
Radeon RX 6600 XT39,051+69%
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
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX Vega 6461.77+74%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59.18+67%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER58.6+65%
GeForce RTX 208057.62+62%
Radeon VII54.19+53%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+33%
Radeon R9 390X41.83+18%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53
GeForce GTX 98032.07-10%
Radeon R9 FURY31.95-10%

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 2080 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,058
11,450
(+126.37%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,026
11,215.5
(+123.15%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
98,958
140,388
(+41.87%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
16,961
27,398
(+61.54%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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109,596
3DMark 11 Performance Score
18,303
26,415.5
(+44.32%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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198.6
PassMark G3D Mark
13,809
19,578
(+41.78%)
PassMark G2D Mark
861
917
(+6.5%)
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 2080 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 2080 SUPER
Memory Size6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth336.6 Gb/s495.9 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz1,937 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 2080 SUPER
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W250 W
Suggested PSU600 W600 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 2080 SUPER
CUDA Cores2,8163,072
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--48
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)176192
Render Output Units (ROP)9664
Tensor Cores--384
Ray Tracing Cores--48
Core Clock Speed1,000 MHz1,650 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,076 MHz1,815 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 2080 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate103.3 GPixel/s116.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate189.4 GTexel/s348.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.06 TFLOPS11.15 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance189.4 GFLOPS348.5 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 2080 SUPER
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.