GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 233% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X.

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10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+84% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 182.4 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+38% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 2,048)
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4 GB GDDR5
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon R9 380X is the gentler choice at 190W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti carries 6GB versus 4GB on the Radeon R9 380X. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 Ti or Radeon R9 380X?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 233%. 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

Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the Radeon R9 380X?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 233% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the Radeon R9 380X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon R9 380X
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 3.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,8162,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon R9 380X
Base Clock1,000 MHz970 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity6 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps5.7 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s182.4 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon R9 380X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W190 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 6-pin
ReleasedJun 2015Nov 2015