
RadeonT 780M vs GeForce GTX 980M

RadeonT 780M
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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. The RadeonT 780M is positioned at rank 142 and the GeForce GTX 980M is on rank 53, so the GeForce GTX 980M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RadeonT 780M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). 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 980M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 980M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT 780M and GeForce GTX 980M

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 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.
Graphics Performance
The RadeonT 780M scores 7,098 and the GeForce GTX 980M reaches 7,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RadeonT 780M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M) vs 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1127 MHz.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,098 | 7,353+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.909 TFLOPS+437% | 1.659 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+157% | 1127 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 96+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 576 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT 780M) 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 | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M).
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT 780M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 980M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RadeonT 780M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-85% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 473.2+544% | 73.5 |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | Phoenix | GM204 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #359 | #344 |
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