GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q D...

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

132%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

120%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

102%

#40

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1080 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	13,711+1%	13,513
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2816	3072+9%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	6.636 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1080 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	176	192+9%
L1 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 4.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	352 GB/s+5%
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
TDP	250W	80W-68%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	54.8	168.9+208%