GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 570
The GeForce GTX 980 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 980 currently lists from $824 EUR, $276 EUR less than the Radeon RX 570 at $1,100 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 56%. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $275 EUR above its $549 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 570 is the gentler choice at 150W versus 165W. The GeForce GTX 980 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 165W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 570 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 (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 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 or Radeon RX 570?
The GeForce GTX 980 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.