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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5060 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $49.01 more expensive!
GeForce GTX 980 Ti12% Score
- Up to 117% more expensive – $399.00 vs $349.99
GeForce RTX 506029% Score
- Up to 137% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 years and 1 month newer
- Up to 117% cheaper – $349.99 vs $399.00
- Up to 414% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 has 217% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 fills pixels 16% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5060 maps textures 58% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 moves data 33% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060. It's 142% faster than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 than GeForce GTX 980 Ti?expand_more
142% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5060 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 12/100, GeForce RTX 5060 scores 29/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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