GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
VS
Radeon Pro 5300

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) vs Radeon Pro 5300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015Core: 1064 MHzBoost: 1216 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 5300

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is positioned at rank 48 and the Radeon Pro 5300 is on rank 64, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
98%
#38
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
184%
#40
167%
#41
167%
#45
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
151%
#46
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
150%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
100%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
99%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
99%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
96%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
94%
#58
GeForce 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
92%
#62
Radeon 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300

#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
98%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
97%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
97%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
93%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
91%
#49
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
622%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
100%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
94%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
92%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
92%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
92%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5300 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5300.

InsightGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro 5300.

InsightGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+3.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) and Radeon Pro 5300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

AMD

Radeon Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 and the Radeon Pro 5300 reaches 7,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
G3D Mark Score
7,366+3%
7,125
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048+60%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.358 TFLOPS+3%
4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1216 MHz
1650 MHz+36%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+60%
80
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
Encoder
NVENC (2nd Gen)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (2nd Gen)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
TDP
100W
85W-15%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
73.7
83.8+14%
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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 3.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$150
Performance per Dollar
49.1+3%
47.5
Codename
GM204
Navi 14
Release
September 21 2015
August 4 2020
Ranking
#314
#351