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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980M

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is slower than the GeForce GTX 980M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $129.97
  • Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 980M ranks 7 points higher.

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GeForce GTX 980M
3462 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 980M has 62% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 980M fills pixels 62% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980M maps textures 62% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980M has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 980M moves data 43% faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 980M?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 980M?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 980M?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 4/100, GeForce GTX 980M scores 11/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 980M bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 980M?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 980M?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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