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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon Pro W5700, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

GeForce GTX 980
10
4GB , 165W
Radeon Pro W5700 +93%
19
8GB , 205W

Radeon Pro W5700 outperforms GeForce GTX 980 by a significant 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Summary

We compared two graphics cards: the GeForce GTX 980 with 4GB VRAM (Maxwell architecture), against the Radeon Pro W5700 with 8GB VRAM (RDNA 3 architecture). Both graphics cards offer competitive value for their respective price points. The GeForce GTX 980 is more power-efficient, consuming 165W compared to 205W. On this page, you will find detailed benchmark comparisons, technical specifications, value score analysis, and key differences to help you choose the right graphics card for your needs and budget.

Key Differences

An overview of the main advantages of each graphics card

Reasons to consider the GeForce GTX 980

20% lower power consumption (165W versus 205W)

Reasons to consider the Radeon Pro W5700

93% higher 3DMark score (8,441 versus 4,367)
100% more VRAM: 8GB versus 4GB

Benchmarks

Performance comparison across 1 common benchmarks

3DMark synthetic

GeForce GTX 980
4,367
Radeon Pro W5700
+93%
8,441

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side hardware comparison

Specification GeForce GTX 980 Radeon Pro W5700
Architecture Maxwell RDNA 3
VRAM Size 4 GB 8 GB
TDP 165W 205W
Current Price $369
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Conclusion

But if raw gaming performance and future-proofing are more important – go for the Radeon Pro W5700. If you plan to game at higher resolutions or use VRAM-intensive applications, the Radeon Pro W5700 with 8GB VRAM provides more headroom. Both graphics cards have their strengths, so choose based on your specific gaming needs, budget constraints, and performance requirements.