Comparison
RTX 4090 vs GTX 980
The RTX 4090 is 723.6% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 478.5% more expensive on the retail market.
Retail Price
$ 390
Value
16
+45.5%
Value
11
3DMark Performace
35966
+723.6%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
24 GB
+500.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
450WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
80
+207.7%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2015
MSRP
1599 $
+191.3%
MSRP
549 $
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is RTX 4090 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RTX 4090 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 45.5%.
The RTX 4090 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 450 watts and a 3DMark score of 35966. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 80. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RTX 4090 leads by 207.7%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.