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.

Overview

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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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 980 Ti across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 980 Ti specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM200), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2816 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 176 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.06 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1075 MHz from a base of 1000 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	13,711
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM200
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2816
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	176
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1075 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	6.06 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	189.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	8,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#179

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	384-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	336 GB/s
L1 Cache	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	4-Way SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1068g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDPPower consumption under load	250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	600W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	6-pin + 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	1068g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $649), the GeForce GTX 980 Ti delivers 137 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #179 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$649
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$100
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#179
Release Date	June 2 2015
Release Year	2015