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 dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. But the Radeon RX 570 is the better value, undercutting it by $398 GBP for the performance you get.
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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 dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 570 currently lists from $97 GBP, $398 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 980 at $495 GBP. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 570 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~240% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 570 is trading below its $169 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
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 Radeon RX 570 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 980 offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 980?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 570 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.