GeForce RTX 2050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster graphics card, scoring 25/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 24/100 for the GeForce RTX 2050 — roughly 4% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050

24
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

25
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce RTX 2050NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Gaming score24/10025/100
VRAM-6 GB
Memory type-GDDR5
TDP30 W250 W
Boost clock-1075 MHz
Release-Jun 2015
MSRP-$149.00

GeForce RTX 2050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster graphics card, scoring 25/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 24/100 for the GeForce RTX 2050 — roughly 4% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2050 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is faster for gaming, scoring 25/100 versus 24/100 for the GeForce RTX 2050 (about 4% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce RTX 2050 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the GeForce RTX 2050 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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