GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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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 980M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI and Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI scores 12,523 and the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU reaches 12,258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,523+2% | 12,258 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584 ×2+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 1500 MHz+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-33% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.6+53% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $340 |
| Codename | — | Vega 10 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | August 26 2018 |
| Ranking | #263 | #592 |
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