Comparison

GTX 980 vs RX 580

Retail Price

Better Value

Retail Price

Value

11

Value

40

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3DMark Performace

4367

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+0.5%

3DMark Performace

4346

Release Date

2015

Release Date

2017

MSRP

549 $

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+139.7%

MSRP

229 $

Video Memory

4 GB

Video Memory

8 GB

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+100.0%

Power Consumption

165W

Power Consumption

185W

Efficiency

26

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Efficiency

23

Is GTX 980 better than RX 580?

Yes, with regards to performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 outperforms, Radeon RX 580 by 0.5% in 3Dmark benchmark.

The GTX 980 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 165 watts and a 3DMark score of 4367. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 26. RX 580's efficiency score is 23 .So GTX 980 leads by 13.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.

GTX 980 price to performance rating is lower than RX 580's. RX 580 offers 263.6% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to GTX 980