Radeon RX 7600M 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.

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600M

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

131%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

117%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

112%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

101%

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Radeon RX 7600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7600M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 7600M 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 GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	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 GeForce GTX 980 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.

Radeon RX 7600M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600M and GeForce GTX 980

Radeon RX 7600M

The Radeon RX 7600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2410 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,999 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7600M scores 10,999 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7600M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 17.27 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 2410 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
G3D Mark Score	10,999	11,077
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	17.27 TFLOPS+247%	4.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2410 MHz+98%	1216 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+14%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).

Feature	Radeon RX 7600M	GeForce GTX 980
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7600M draws 90W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 83.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 7600M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.