GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 7600M

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 Radeon RX 7600M

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

131%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

117%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

112%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

101%

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Radeon RX 7600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7600M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 7600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 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.

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 7600M

GeForce GTX 980

The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. 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 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.

Radeon RX 7600M

The Radeon RX 7600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2410 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,999 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 scores 11,077 and the Radeon RX 7600M reaches 10,999 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7600M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600M). Raw compute: 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980) vs 17.27 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600M). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 2410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
G3D Mark Score	11,077	10,999
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.981 TFLOPS	17.27 TFLOPS+247%
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	2410 MHz+98%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Radeon RX 7600M
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 7600M's 90W — a 83.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980) vs 500W (Radeon RX 7600M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.