GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $85 (vs $100), it costs 15% less, resulting in a 19.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($85)

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64

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 Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	13,711	13,949+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2816	4096+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1546 MHz+44%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	176	256+45%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
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 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 44% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 384-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	484 GB/s+44%
Bus Width	384-bit	2048-bit+433%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 16.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	250W-15%	295W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.8+16%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 15% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 19.7% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).