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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $118.47 cheaper!

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Available for $291.52

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$409.99View GPUAll GPUs

Up to 260% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

56FPS

94FPS

489FPS

502FPS

League of Legends2009

GeForce GTX 980

472FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

489FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

GeForce GTX 980

189FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

235FPS

Valorant2020

GeForce GTX 980

592FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

743FPS

Minecraft2011

GeForce GTX 980

852FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

961FPS

Dota 22013

GeForce GTX 980

357FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

401FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

GeForce GTX 980

90FPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

173FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce GTX 980

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

33%

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti ranks 24 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp

GeForce GTX 980

4981 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

23700 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 376% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 980

77.82 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

123.5 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti fills pixels 59% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 980

155.6 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

370.4 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti maps textures 138% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce GTX 980

4 GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

8 GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 980

224.4 GB/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

448 GB/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti moves data 100% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980

165W

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

180W

GeForce GTX 980 draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 980

$291.52

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

$409.99

GeForce GTX 980 is $118.47 cheaper.

GeForce GTX 980GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GDDR5

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GDDR7

256-bit

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128-bit

GeForce 900

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GeForce 50

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. It's 267% faster than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti than GeForce GTX 980?expand_more

267% 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 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5060 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 RTX 5060 Ti worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 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 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 33/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?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.