Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Pro 5700 XT 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 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 Radeon Pro 5700 XT and GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 12,442 and the GeForce GTX 980M SLI reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Boost clocks: 1499 MHz vs 1127 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,442 | 12,523 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1499 MHz+33% | 1127 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 1.0 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 980M SLI's 200W — a 42.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-35% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 95.7+53% | 62.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 XT | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | Navi 10 | — |
| Release | August 4 2020 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #215 | #263 |
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