GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

107%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RadeonT RX 6850M 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 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 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	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 488% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+488%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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.

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 2581 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	13,711	13,992+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2816+10%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+118%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	2581 MHz+140%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	176+10%	160
L1 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). 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 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 41% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
TDP	250W	165W-34%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.8	84.8+55%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 83.3% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 488.4% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).