Radeon RX 580X vs GeForce GTX 980M

Radeon RX 580X

2018Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 MHz

GeForce GTX 980M

2014Core: 1038 MHzBoost: 1127 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 580X

185

7,495

+1.9%

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

7,353

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 970M

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

91%

#43

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

192%

#45

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

174%

#46

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

174%

#50

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

158%

#51

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

157%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 980M.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $80 for the GeForce GTX 980M, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 35.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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 580X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and GeForce GTX 980M

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

GeForce GTX 980M

The GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 and the GeForce GTX 980M reaches 7,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1127 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
G3D Mark Score	7,495+2%	7,353
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+50%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS+272%	1.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1340 MHz+19%	1127 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144+50%	96
L1 Cache	576 KB	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
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)

The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980M has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580X) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980M) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon RX 580X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+60%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	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: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 980M's 100W — a 59.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GeForce GTX 980M
TDP	185W	100W-46%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	40.5	73.5+81%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X costs 25% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 35.9% better value. The Radeon RX 580X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).