GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

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 980M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

✅94.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980M SLI is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

2014

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅94.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980M SLI is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU better than GeForce GTX 980M SLI?

Yes. Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU averages 94.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,258 vs 12,523 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is a 2018 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 980M SLI is a 2014 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 Pro V520 MxGPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2014, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 94.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (12,258 vs 12,523). G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 980M SLI still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 980M SLI is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 980M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low	45 FPS	125 FPS
medium	37 FPS	107 FPS
high	27 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	101 FPS
medium	26 FPS	84 FPS
high	17 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	15 FPS	45 FPS
medium	12 FPS	39 FPS
high	7 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low	98 FPS	295 FPS
medium	74 FPS	251 FPS
high	56 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	199 FPS
medium	38 FPS	169 FPS
high	27 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	96 FPS
medium	13 FPS	80 FPS
high	11 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low	564 FPS	552 FPS
medium	451 FPS	441 FPS
high	376 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	414 FPS
medium	338 FPS	331 FPS
high	282 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	175 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low	191 FPS	259 FPS
medium	158 FPS	224 FPS
high	109 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	197 FPS
medium	97 FPS	175 FPS
high	70 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	121 FPS
medium	50 FPS	105 FPS
high	37 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI scores 12,523 and the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU reaches 12,258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	12,523+2%	12,258
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584 ×2+17%
Boost Clock	1127 MHz	1500 MHz+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Encoder	NVENC 4.0 (2x)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	62.6+53%	40.9