GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

111%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

110%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

110%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

110%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

109%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

109%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

105%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

104%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

104%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

104%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

103%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

102%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

101%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

100%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

98%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

96%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

94%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

93%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

92%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

92%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

91%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

91%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

90%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

89%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 185.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+185.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-185.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 92% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 313.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+313.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce GTX 980

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce GTX 980's 11,077 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 185.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
G3D Mark Score	31,578+185%	11,077
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	7680+275%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+705%	4.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+115%	1216 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+900%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+125%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 25.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTX 980
TDP	285W	220W-23%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+120%	50.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 91.5% less ($540 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 314% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).