GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W5500X

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 W5500X is on rank 124, 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

167%

#41

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 W5500X

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

98%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

96%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

89%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#109

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1204%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

99%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

93%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

90%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

87%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X 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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 234% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) and Radeon Pro W5500X

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.

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 and the Radeon Pro W5500X reaches 7,351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	7,366	7,351
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.358 TFLOPS	5.398 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1757 MHz+44%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+33%	96
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
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)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
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 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	NVENC (2nd Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
TDP	100W-20%	125W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	73.7+25%	58.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 234% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).