GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro 5700 XT
GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
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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 Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 SLI (móvel) and Radeon Pro 5700 XT
GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) scores 12,523 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT reaches 12,442 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1499 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,523 | 12,442 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Boost Clock | 1228 MHz | 1499 MHz+22% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | RDNA 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) draws 330W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 87% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 330W | 130W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.9 | 95.7+153% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | N16E-GXX SLI | Navi 10 |
| Release | September 22 2015 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #145 | #215 |
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