GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 980

When comparing GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980, 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 970 and GeForce GTX 980 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 970	GeForce GTX 980
Power consumption (TDP)	148 Watt	165 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pins	2x 6-pins
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)	500 Watt	500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 980 has 11% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 970.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 are build with Maxwell architecture.
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Both graphics cards are the same length of 10 mm.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 is 7 MHz.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
QHD / 1440p	27−30	30−35
4K / 2160p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	75−80	80−85
medium / 1080p	60−65	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
high / 1080p	75−80	85−90
ultra / 1080p	70−75	75−80
QHD / 1440p	50−55	60−65
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−35
low / 720p	130−140	140−150
medium / 1080p	85−90	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Battlefield 5 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	45−50	−
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	60−65	65−70
QHD / 1440p	40−45	45−50
4K / 2160p	21−24	24−27
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	65−70	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Far Cry 5 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
high / 1080p	90−95	100−110
ultra / 1080p	70−75	80−85
QHD / 1440p	45−50	50−55
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	220−230	230−240
medium / 1080p	140−150	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Fortnite is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
high / 1080p	85−90	95−100
ultra / 1080p	65−70	75−80
QHD / 1440p	45−50	55−60
4K / 2160p	30−35	35−40
low / 720p	130−140	140−150
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	160−170	160−170
medium / 768p	150−160	150−160
high / 1080p	95−100	100−110
ultra / 1080p	45−50	55−60
QHD / 1440p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
high / 1080p	35−40	40−45
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
QHD / 1440p	24−27	27−30
4K / 2160p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	95−100	100−110
medium / 1080p	50−55	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Metro Exodus is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	75−80	90−95
ultra / 1080p	55−60	65−70
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	120−130	130−140
medium / 1080p	85−90	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
high / 1080p	35−40	40−45
ultra / 1080p	24−27	27−30
QHD / 1440p	16−18	21−24
4K / 2160p	10−12	14−16
low / 720p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	55−60	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	180−190	210−220
medium / 768p	120−130	140−150
high / 1080p	70−75	80−85
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
4K / 2160p	24−27	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	120−130	140−150
ultra / 1080p	65−70	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in World of Tanks is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 970.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 970	GeForce GTX 980
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Code name	GM204	GM204
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	19 September 2014	19 September 2014
Pipelines	1664	2048
Core clock speed	1050 MHz
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1216 MHz
Transistor count	5,200 million	5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	109 billion/sec	144 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	3,920 gflops	4,981 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)	10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	7.0 GB/s	7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support	+	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	6.4	6.4
OpenGL	4.4	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.48 kh/s	0.54 kh/s
CUDA cores	1664	2048
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays	4 displays
HDMI		+
HDCP	+	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	478 Mh/s	579 Mh/s
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support		+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder		+
Optimus		+
Decred / DCR (Decred)	1.51 Gh/s	1.74 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	22.21 Mh/s	20.28 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)	291.61 Sol/s	312.12 Sol/s
GameStream	+	+
GeForce ShadowPlay	+	+
GPU Boost	2.0	2.0
GameWorks	+	+
BatteryBoost		+
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