GeForce GTX 980M vs Radeon RX 5300
GeForce GTX 980M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 980M is positioned at rank #53 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5300 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 980M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $80 for the GeForce GTX 980M, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 and Radeon RX 5300
GeForce GTX 980M
The GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,353 points.
Radeon RX 5300
The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980M scores 7,353 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,353 | 7,606+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+9% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.659 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+179% |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 1645 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+9% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 980M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 5% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce GTX 980M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 168 GB/s+5% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 180mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 73.5 | 76.1+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 65.5% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.9 | 152.1+66% |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #344 | #336 |
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