GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700M
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6700M is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 6700M 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 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (10 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 Ti 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 Ti and Radeon RX 6700M
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.
Radeon RX 6700M
The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Radeon RX 6700M reaches 13,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,711+1% | 13,525 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+22% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS | 11.06 TFLOPS+83% |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 2400 MHz+123% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 176+22% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 66.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 160-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 10 GB+67% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+5% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+140% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 135W — a 59.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 135W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.8 | 100.2+83% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | Navi 22 |
| Release | June 2 2015 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #179 | #183 |
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