GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GeForce GTX 980

The GeForce GTX 980 is about 4% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce GTX 980 is 4% faster (29 vs 28).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce GTX 980 +3% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 1 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce GTX 980 +3% on average (est.).
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce GTX 980 +3% on average (est.).
  • Video memory: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB has 6 GB vs 4 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 120 W, GeForce GTX 980 165 W; the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB delivers 33% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB is 2 years newer (2016 vs 2014).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 6GBGeForce GTX 980
Performance index2829
Brand / seriesNVIDIA GTX 10NVIDIA GTX 900
Released20162014
Video memory6 GB4 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory bus192-bit256-bit
Power (TDP)120 W165 W
Hardware ray tracingNoNo
UpscalingFSRFSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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