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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is much faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $299.01 more expensive!
GeForce GTX 980 Ti12% Score
- Up to 432% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 722% more expensive – $399.00 vs $99.99
GeForce GT 10302% Score
- Is 2 years newer
- Up to 722% cheaper – $99.99 vs $399.00
- Up to 54% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 438% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 980 Ti fills pixels 340% faster.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti maps textures 438% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 980 Ti moves data 600% faster.
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GDDR5384-bit
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64-bitGeForce 900
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GeForce 10Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti. It's 500% faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games, scoring 12/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 980 Ti than GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
500% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 12/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 12/100, GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce GT 1030 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 980 Ti or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the stronger pick at 12/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GT 1030?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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