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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Graphics Processor

GM200

Cores

2816

TMUs

176

ROPs

96

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 6 GB of memory size, 2816 cores, 384 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GM200 graphics processor, 2816 cores, 176 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GM200

Cores

2816

TMUs

176

ROPs

96

Memory Size

6 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

384 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGM200
GPU VariantGM200-310-A1
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors8,000 million
Density13.3M / mm²
Die Size601 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2152

Graphics Card

Release DateJun 2nd, 2015
GenerationGeForce 900
PredecessorGeForce 700
SuccessorGeForce 10
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price649 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews169 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1000 MHz
Boost Clock1076 MHz
Memory Clock1753 MHz7 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus384 bit
Bandwidth336.6 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2816
TMUs176
ROPs96
SMM Count22
L1 Cache48 KB (per SMM)
L2 Cache3 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate103.3 GPixel/s
Texture Rate189.4 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)6.060 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)189.4 GFLOPS (1:32)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length267 mm10.5 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP250 W
Suggested PSU600 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.03x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Board NumberPG600 SKU 30

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA5.2
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090772%
GeForce RTX 4090589%
GeForce RTX 5080509%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER454%
GeForce RTX 4080451%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX450%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti444%
Radeon RX 9070 XT424%
Radeon RX 7900 XT388%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti381%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER380%
Radeon RX 9070380%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti348%
GeForce RTX 5070345%
GeForce RTX 3090340%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti335%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER324%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE319%
Radeon RX 6950 XT314%
GeForce RTX 4070310%
Radeon RX 6900 XT307%
GeForce RTX 3080302%
Radeon RX 7800 XT301%
Radeon RX 6800 XT290%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB269%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB268%
Radeon RX 7700 XT264%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB256%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti255%
Radeon RX 6800247%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB241%
GeForce RTX 3070239%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti237%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB236%
GeForce RTX 5060232%
Radeon RX 6750 XT226%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti209%
Radeon RX 6700 XT205%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER191%
Radeon RX 7600 XT189%
GeForce RTX 4060189%
Arc B580188%
GeForce RTX 5050183%
GeForce RTX 2080182%
Radeon RX 6650 XT178%
Radeon RX 7600178%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER169%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti167%
Arc A770167%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB161%
Radeon RX 6600 XT159%
Radeon VII158%
Arc A750155%
Radeon RX 5700 XT152%
GeForce RTX 2070150%
Radeon RX 6600143%
Arc A580139%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER139%
Radeon RX Vega 64133%
GeForce RTX 2060128%
Radeon RX 5700128%
GeForce GTX 1080125%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti123%
Radeon RX 5600 XT122%
Radeon RX Vega 56116%
GeForce GTX 1070112%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER106%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti106%
GeForce GTX 980 TiCurrent GPU100%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB99%
Radeon R9 FURY X98%
GeForce GTX 166097%
Radeon RX 59092%
Radeon R9 FURY89%
GeForce GTX 98088%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER88%
Radeon RX 6500 XT86%
Radeon RX 5500 XT86%
Radeon RX 58085%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB83%
Radeon R9 390X82%
GeForce GTX 69081%
Radeon RX 48080%
Radeon HD 799080%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti78%
GeForce GTX 97076%
Radeon R9 290X76%
Radeon R9 39075%
Radeon RX 57074%
Radeon R9 29070%
Radeon RX 47069%
GeForce GTX 165065%
Radeon RX 640064%
Arc A38063%
GeForce GTX 78063%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition57%
GeForce GTX 59057%
Radeon R9 280X56%
Radeon HD 699055%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti52%
GeForce GTX 68051%
Radeon R9 38050%
Radeon HD 797050%
GeForce GTX 77050%
Radeon R9 28550%
GeForce GTX 96048%
GeForce GTX 67047%
Radeon HD 597042%
GeForce GTX 163042%
Radeon HD 795042%
GeForce GTX 105042%
GeForce GTX 76041%
GeForce GTX 58041%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti41%
Radeon R9 270X41%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition40%
GeForce GTX 95039%
Radeon RX 56037%
GeForce GTX 57036%
GeForce GTX 66036%
Radeon RX 46036%
Radeon R7 37036%
Radeon HD 697035%
GeForce GTX 48033%
Radeon HD 785033%
GeForce GTX 29532%
Radeon HD 695031%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti31%
Radeon HD 4870 X230%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti30%
Radeon HD 587029%
Radeon HD 687027%
GeForce GTX 47026%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti25%
Radeon HD 585025%
GeForce GTX 28523%
Radeon HD 685023%
GeForce GTX 28021%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition21%
GeForce GTX 27521%
GeForce GT 103021%
GeForce GTX 46021%
Radeon HD 489020%
Radeon HD 679020%
Radeon HD 583019%
GeForce GTX 65018%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti17%
Radeon HD 487017%
GeForce GTX 26017%
Radeon HD 577017%
Radeon HD 775017%
Radeon HD 575015%
GeForce GTS 45014%
GeForce GTS 25014%
Radeon HD 485013%
Radeon HD 477013%
Radeon HD 483012%
Radeon HD 667011%
GeForce 9800 GT11%
GeForce GT 64011%
Radeon HD 567010%
GeForce 9600 GT9%
GeForce GT 2408%
GeForce GT 4408%
Radeon HD 46708%
Radeon HD 55707%
GeForce GT 4307%
GeForce GT 2205%
GeForce GT 5204%
Radeon HD 64504%
Radeon HD 54503%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2102%
GeForce GTX 980 TiCurrent GPU100%
GeForce GTX 980 TiCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti features 6 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 6 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is equipped with 2816 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti utilizes a 384 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 384 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on NVIDIA's Maxwell 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 250 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 6 GB and 2816, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 250 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 6 GB and 2816, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is approximately 6% faster, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is approximately 6% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics card.

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