NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB is a entry level NVIDIA card from the older GeForce generation. It scores 50 on our index, where an RTX 4060 is 100, which in practice means smooth play at 1080p at medium settings. It has 4GB of video memory and draws about 165W.
The year marked with ≈ is the generation's launch period rather than this exact model's launch date.
What is good about it
- Only 165W under load · runs cool and quiet on a modest power supply
- NVENC video encoder · the cleanest choice for streaming and video export
What to know before buying
- 4GB of video memory is the limit here · some 2025 games need texture settings lowered at 1440p
Best for
esports titles and light 1080p gaming
Planning price: ₪420 · the price per index point is 8, so lower is better value.
Only 165W under load · runs cool and quiet on a modest power supply
4GB of video memory is the limit here · some 2025 games need texture settings lowered at 1440p
How to choose a graphics card
Start with the hardest game you play at the resolution you will actually use. Choose enough performance and VRAM for that target, then confirm card length and power draw before comparing prices.
Read the full buying guideSpecifications
- Released
- ≈2023
- Performance index
- 50
- VRAM
- 4GB
- Power draw
- 165W
- Power leads
- 2×8-pin
- Recommended PSU
- 450W
- Length
- 267mm
- Planning price
- ₪420
