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Radeon Pro 580X
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro 580X is positioned at rank 117 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is on rank 48, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 580X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 580X and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) reaches 7,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,540+2% | 7,366 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+13% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS+27% | 4.358 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1216 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144+13% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 768 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC (2nd Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.3 | 73.7+47% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 30.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.7 | 49.1+30% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GM204 |
| Release | March 18 2019 | September 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #339 | #314 |
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