Radeon PRO W6600M vs GeForce GTX 980
Radeon PRO W6600M
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6600M is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon PRO W6600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 Radeon PRO W6600M 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 W6600M and GeForce GTX 980
Radeon PRO W6600M
The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6600M scores 11,407 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 2034 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,407+3% | 11,077 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.29 TFLOPS+46% | 4.981 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2034 MHz+67% | 1216 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600M draws 90W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 83.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-59% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.7+151% | 50.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6600M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600M | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GM204 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #240 | #245 |
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