Comparison
GTX 1080 vs GTX 980
The GTX 1080 is 73.3% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 9.7% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
7570
+73.3%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
180WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
42
+61.5%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
599 $
+9.1%
MSRP
549 $
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1080
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 7602 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 7367 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is GTX 1080 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, GTX 1080 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 63.6%.
The GTX 1080 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 180 watts and a 3DMark score of 7570. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 42. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1080 leads by 61.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.