RadeonT 780M vs GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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. The RadeonT 780M is positioned at rank 142 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is on rank 48, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT 780M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#132

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

306%

#134

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

277%

#135

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

277%

#139

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#140

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

250%

#142

RadeonT 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

98%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#38

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

184%

#40

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

167%

#41

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

167%

#45

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

151%

#46

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

150%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

96%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The RadeonT 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT 780M.

Insight	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) 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.

RadeonT 780M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT 780M and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

RadeonT 780M

The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT 780M scores 7,098 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) reaches 7,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RadeonT 780M) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,098	7,366+4%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.909 TFLOPS+104%	4.358 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+138%	1216 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT 780M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).

Feature	RadeonT 780M	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (2nd Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT 780M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 147.8% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RadeonT 780M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.