GeForce GTX 980 Ti
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
13,711
MSRP
$649
AVG Price
$100
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 Ti
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 980 Ti across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Destiny 2
Elden Ring
Garry's Mod
Grand Theft Auto V
Hogwarts Legacy
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 980 Ti specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM200), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2816 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 176 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.06 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1075 MHz from a base of 1000 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 13,711 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM200 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2816 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 176 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1075 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1000 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 189.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 8,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #179 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 336 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 4-Way SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1068g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 600W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1068g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $649), the GeForce GTX 980 Ti delivers 137 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #179 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $100 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #179 |
| Release Date | June 2 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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