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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980M vs GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile

The GeForce GTX 980M is slower than the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile ranks 3 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M Logo
GeForce GTX 980M
3462 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile has 24% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile fills pixels 11% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile maps textures 24% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980M has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile moves data 20% faster.

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GDDR5
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192-bit
GeForce 900M
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GeForce 10 Mobile
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980M or GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980M or GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980M and GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980M scores 11/100, GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile scores 14/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980M or GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 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 980M or GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980M and GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile?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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