World of Tanks
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GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R9 295X2
The GeForce GTX 980 is slightly faster than the Radeon R9 295X2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GTX 9809% Score
- Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 months newer
- Up to 173% cheaper – $291.52 vs $1499
- Up to 205% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon R9 295X2 has 15% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 980 fills pixels 19% faster.
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Radeon R9 295X2 maps textures 15% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon R9 295X2 moves data 43% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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512-bitGeForce 900
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 295X2 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
Popular Comparisons
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