NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 21/100 | 21/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 150 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $379 | $649 |
| Performance per $100 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Release year | 2016 | 2015 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 carries more VRAM (8GB vs 6GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 draws 100W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 offers better performance per dollar.