Comparison
RX 6500 XT vs GTX 980
The RX 6500 XT is 13.9% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 106.3% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4973
+13.9%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
107WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
46
+76.9%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2015
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
549 $
+175.9%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6500 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5454 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is RX 6500 XT better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RX 6500 XT offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 136.4%.
The RX 6500 XT is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 107 watts and a 3DMark score of 4973. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 46. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RX 6500 XT leads by 76.9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.