Radeon RX Vega 64 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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $85 (vs $100), it costs 15% less, resulting in a 19.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Vega 64 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 64 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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 Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,949+2%	13,711
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096+45%	2816
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+109%	6.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz+44%	1075 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	256+45%	176
L1 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 64 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — a 44% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+44%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	2048-bit+433%	384-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 16.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	295W	250W-15%
Recommended PSU	750W	600W-20%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	47.3	54.8+16%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 15% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 19.7% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).