Radeon Pro SSG vs GeForce GTX 980

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 Radeon Pro SSG

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

232%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

203%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

188%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

185%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

181%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

170%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

165%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

150%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

148%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

134%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

132%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

127%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

127%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

125%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

124%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

100%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro SSG offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $1,500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2928.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2928.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)	✅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.

Radeon Pro SSG Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro SSG and GeForce GTX 980

Radeon Pro SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro SSG scores 10,972 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
G3D Mark Score	10,972	11,077
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096+100%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS+73%	4.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1216 MHz+16%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+100%	128
L1 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro SSG comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro SSG	GeForce GTX 980
TDP	260W	220W-15%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	42.2	50.4+19%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 96.7% less ($1450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 2934.2% better value. The Radeon Pro SSG is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).