GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile vs GeForce RTX 2060

When comparing GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 2060, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 2060 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile GeForce RTX 2060
Power consumption (TDP) 330 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2x 8 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile has 106% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce RTX 2060 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce RTX 2060 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 is 194 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2060 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 is 10500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 75−80 65−70
ultra / 1080p 55−60 45−50
QHD / 1440p 45−50 40−45
4K / 2160p 30−33 24−27
low / 720p 95−100 90−95
medium / 1080p 85−90 75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 13% more, than GeForce RTX 2060.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile GeForce RTX 2060
Architecture Maxwell Turing
Code name N16E-GXX SLI Turing TU106
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 22 September 2015 6 January 2019
Pipelines 4096 1920
Core clock speed 1126 MHz 1320 MHz
Boost Clock 1228 MHz 1620 MHz
Transistor count 10400 Million 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 201.6
Length 229 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 3500 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 336.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support + +
VR Ready +
DirectX DirectX 12_1 12
Shader Model 6.5
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA + 7.5
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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