GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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About G3D Mark
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 4060 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 104.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+104.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-104.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 87% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 271.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+271.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GTX 980
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GTX 980's 11,077 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 104.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+104% | 11,077 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+113% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+343% | 4.981 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+108% | 1216 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136+6% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+473% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 980 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+29% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-27% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+181% | 50.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 271.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-27% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $50-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 221.5+272% |
| Codename | AD106 | GM204 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #59 | #245 |
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