A10G vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The A10G is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The A10G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1916.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1916.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The A10G scores 13,598 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,598 | 13,711 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 9216+227% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 31.52 TFLOPS+420% | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+59% | 1075 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+64% | 176 |
| L1 Cache | 9 MB+800% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The A10G offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7+66% | 54.8 |
Value Analysis
The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 95% less ($1900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (A10G) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 1916.2% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $649-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $100-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 137.1+1916% |
| Codename | GA102 | GM200 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #182 | #179 |
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