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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 6900 XT

The GeForce GTX 980 is much slower than the Radeon RX 6900 XT on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $408.47 cheaper!

  • Up to 82% cheaper$291.52 vs $699.99
  • Up to 377% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 162% better value for money
  • Up to 82% more expensive$699.99 vs $291.52

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 6900 XT ranks 35 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
4981 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Logo
Radeon RX 6900 XT
23040 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 6900 XT has 363% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
77.82 GP/s

Radeon RX 6900 XT fills pixels 270% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
155.6 GT/s

Radeon RX 6900 XT maps textures 363% faster.

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Radeon RX 6900 XT has 12 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
224.4 GB/s

Radeon RX 6900 XT moves data 128% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 draws 135W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 980 is $408.47 cheaper.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
256-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 900
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Navi II (RX 6000)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 6900 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6900 XT. It's 389% faster than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6900 XT than GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
389% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 6900 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6900 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 6900 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 44/100. 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 RX 6900 XT 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 RX 6900 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 6900 XT?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.

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