GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Reference GPU

Maxwell 2.0 GeForce 900 Series Desktop Desktop GDDR5 2015 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Maxwell 2.0
Series: GeForce 900 Series
GPU Die: GM200
Launch Date: 2015-06-02
CUDA Cores: 2,816
TMUs: 176
ROPs: 96
Memory: 6 GB GDDR5
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 250 W
Rec. PSU: 600 W
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
GPU Codename	GM200
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0
Launch Date	2015-06-02
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce 900 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GM200
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-2152
Process Node	TSMC 28 nm
Transistor Count	8 billion
Die Size	601 mm²
CUDA Cores	2816
SM Count	22
TMUs	176
ROPs	96
Base Clock	1,000 MHz
Boost Clock	1,076 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	103.3 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	189.4 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	6.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.19 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Bus Width	384-bit
Memory Clock	1,753 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	336.6 GB/s
L2 Cache	3 MB
L1 Cache	48 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	250 W
Recommended PSU	600 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 267 mm length, 40 mm width
Card Length	267 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	5.2
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.1
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 900 Series family. It is listed with Maxwell 2.0 architecture and GM200 silicon.

Key reference data: 2,816 CUDA cores/shaders, 6 GB GDDR5 memory, 384-bit memory bus, 250 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce GTX 980 Ti is a priority page because it brought GM200-class Maxwell performance below Titan X pricing and is a common comparison target for GTX 1080, GTX 1080 Ti, and later midrange cards.

Launch Context

Launch context should document the Computex 2015-era release, 6 GB memory positioning, and relationship to GTX 980 and Titan X from official material and period reviews.

Performance Context

Performance context should compare GTX 980 Ti with GTX 980, Titan X, Radeon R9 Fury X, GTX 1070, and GTX 1080 only from reviews with methodology.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should explain GM200/Maxwell context and keep GTX 980 Ti distinct from GM204-based GTX 980 and GTX 970.

Collector Relevance

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Used-Market Caution

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Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleAnandTech

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review

Review of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
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driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA, GeForce GTX 900 Series Graphics CardsOfficial product-family page for GTX 980 Ti historical framing.Open source
NVIDIA, GeForce GTX 980 Ti User Guide PDFOfficial product guide for board setup and feature context.Open source
PNY, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB PDFBoard-vendor spec reference for CUDA core count and 6 GB memory.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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