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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.2% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$379 MSRP

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

2015

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.2% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$379 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 better than GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 5700 averages 7.8% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,296 vs 13,711 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5700 is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 980 Ti is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 5700 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $379 MSRP. Radeon RX 5700 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5700 is about $270 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 7.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $379 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (180W vs 250W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is GeForce GTX 980 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 980 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $649 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 5700 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	80 FPS	149 FPS
medium	69 FPS	132 FPS
high	56 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	129 FPS
medium	62 FPS	105 FPS
high	45 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	76 FPS
medium	24 FPS	64 FPS
high	16 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	186 FPS	262 FPS
medium	164 FPS	220 FPS
high	133 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	159 FPS
medium	104 FPS	133 FPS
high	82 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	87 FPS
medium	50 FPS	73 FPS
high	46 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	617 FPS	643 FPS
medium	494 FPS	515 FPS
high	411 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	482 FPS
medium	370 FPS	386 FPS
high	308 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	322 FPS
medium	247 FPS	257 FPS
high	206 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	232 FPS	427 FPS
medium	197 FPS	358 FPS
high	161 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	357 FPS
medium	156 FPS	302 FPS
high	123 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	102 FPS	193 FPS
medium	83 FPS	155 FPS
high	67 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Radeon RX 5700

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.

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	13,711	14,296+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2816+22%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	7.949 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1725 MHz+60%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	176+22%	144
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 980 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	270mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.8	79.4+45%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 41.6% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 78.7% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).