RTX A1000 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

130%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

125%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

125%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

122%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

121%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

117%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

115%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

106%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

104%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

102%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

100%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

99%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

97%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

94%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

92%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

88%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

87%

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RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

86%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

86%

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

83%

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

82%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

75%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A1000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The RTX A1000 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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A1000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $500 for the RTX A1000, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 924.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+924.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

RTX A1000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A1000 and GeForce GTX 980

RTX A1000

The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 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 RTX A1000 scores 10,814 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A1000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (RTX A1000) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 1462 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
G3D Mark Score	10,814	11,077+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.737 TFLOPS+35%	4.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1462 MHz+20%	1216 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A1000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The RTX A1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	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 (RTX A1000) 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	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
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: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).

Feature	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A1000 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 163mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX A1000	GeForce GTX 980
TDP	50W-77%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	163mm	267mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	216.3+329%	50.4

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Value Analysis

The RTX A1000 launched at $749 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (RTX A1000) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 925.5% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).