NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 211% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 267% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 118th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 84th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB205) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 672 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 5070 includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,325 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,512 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b 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 5070 has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 71,642 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 130.5. This is the 7th 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.
| Info | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $649 | $549 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 261 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 221 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 199 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 187 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 141 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 82 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -29% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +2% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +32% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 211% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 118th with a score of 23,057, and the GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 14th with a score of 71,642.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 267% 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 84th with a performance per dollar of 35.53, and the GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 7th with a performance per dollar of 130.5.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +225% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 73,975 | +221% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 71,642 | +211% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | +201% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | +197% |
| 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% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 153.65 | +332% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | +270% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | +267% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +259% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | +256% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | +33% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,058 | 22,259.5 (+340.09%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,026 | 21,650 (+330.76%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 98,958 | 258,137 (+160.86%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 16,961 | 56,471.5 (+232.95%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 214,203 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 18,303 | 59,246 (+223.7%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,809 | 28,912 (+109.37%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 861 | 1,312 (+52.38%) |
Technical Specs
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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM200 | GB205 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 8,000 million | 31,100 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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336.6 Gb/s | 672 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | HDMI 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,816 | 6,144 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 48 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 176 | 192 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 80 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 192 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 2,325 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,076 MHz | 2,512 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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 103.3 GPixel/s | 201 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 189.4 GTexel/s | 482.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.06 TFLOPS | 30.87 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 189.4 GFLOPS | 482.3 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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.