RadeonT 780M
VS
GeForce GTX 980M

RadeonT 780M vs GeForce GTX 980M

AMD

RadeonT 780M

2024Core: 800 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 980M

2014Core: 1038 MHzBoost: 1127 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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
277%
#135
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 980M

#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
91%
#43
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
192%
#45
174%
#46
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%
#58
GeForce 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
96%
#62
Radeon 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
95%
#65
93%
#66
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 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.

InsightRadeonT 780MGeForce 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce 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)

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce GTX 980M
DirectX
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 (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).

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce 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
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Value Analysis

The RadeonT 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeonT 780MGeForce GTX 980M
Avg Price (30d)
$80
Codename
Phoenix
GM204
Release
January 31 2024
October 7 2014
Ranking
#359
#344