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 (móvel)

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 125W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 125W vs 100W.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 125W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 125W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) better than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,366 vs 7,351 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is a 2015 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Pro W5500X is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 W5500X 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 4 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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?

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro W5500X make more sense than GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500X still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	82 FPS	107 FPS
medium	71 FPS	91 FPS
high	60 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	94 FPS
medium	63 FPS	78 FPS
high	47 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	39 FPS
medium	24 FPS	35 FPS
high	17 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	170 FPS	137 FPS
medium	145 FPS	105 FPS
high	121 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	92 FPS
medium	96 FPS	63 FPS
high	78 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	43 FPS
medium	47 FPS	32 FPS
high	45 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	331 FPS	331 FPS
medium	265 FPS	265 FPS
high	221 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	249 FPS	248 FPS
medium	199 FPS	198 FPS
high	166 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	165 FPS
medium	133 FPS	132 FPS
high	110 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	83 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	176 FPS	231 FPS
medium	147 FPS	197 FPS
high	132 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	178 FPS
medium	107 FPS	155 FPS
high	97 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	94 FPS
medium	60 FPS	76 FPS
high	49 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) and Radeon Pro W5500X

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 and the Radeon Pro W5500X reaches 7,351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	7,366	7,351
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.358 TFLOPS	5.398 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1757 MHz+44%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+33%	96
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5500X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
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)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	NVENC (2nd Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.