Radeon RX 5600 XT vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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 RX 5600 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

105%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

96%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

93%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

93%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

92%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $180 for the Radeon RX 5600 XT, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 83.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+83.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 RX 5600 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 XT and GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Radeon RX 5600 XT

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,453	13,711+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2816+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.188 TFLOPS+19%	6.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz+45%	1075 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	176+22%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	336 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	89.7+64%	54.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 44.4% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 83.5% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).