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 67% ahead of the Radeon RX 570.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+38% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 2,048)
AMD
Radeon RX 570
Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+16% Boost Clock (1,244 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)

GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Radeon RX 570

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 570 is the gentler choice at 150W 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 RX 570. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 570 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 570 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 RX 570?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 67%. 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 RX 570?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti or the Radeon RX 570?

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 RX 570
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 28nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,8162,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon RX 570
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,168 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,244 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity6 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiRadeon RX 570
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2015Apr 2017