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Radeon Pro W5500X
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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 W5500X is positioned at rank 124 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 W5500X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X 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 GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑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 $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 234% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅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 W5500X and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Radeon Pro W5500X
The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.
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 W5500X scores 7,351 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) reaches 7,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351 | 7,366 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+24% | 4.358 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz+44% | 1216 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | 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 W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | 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 W5500X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (2nd Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 100W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 73.7+25% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 234% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $150-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 49.1+234% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GM204 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | September 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #345 | #314 |
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