GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 980 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 133% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R9 380X
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 165W against 190W, the GeForce GTX 980 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 980 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 380X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 380X?
The GeForce GTX 980 is the faster card by about 133%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,048 | 2,048 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,126 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,216 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 5.7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s✓ | 182.4 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 165 W✓ | 190 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Nov 2015 |