GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 9...

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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

121%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

120%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

103%

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GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

93%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,444 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,444	13,711+2%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	2816+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.914 TFLOPS	6.06 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+7%	1075 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	176+10%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+150%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — a 4.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s+5%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	80W-68%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	168.1+207%	54.8