Comparison
RX 9070 XT vs GTX 980
The RX 9070 XT is 586.8% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 120.3% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
29992
+586.8%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
16 GB
+300.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
304WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
99
+280.8%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2025
Release Date
2015
MSRP
599 $
+9.1%
MSRP
549 $
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 9070 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 27871 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 28063 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 32530 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is RX 9070 XT better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RX 9070 XT offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 218.2%.
The RX 9070 XT is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 304 watts and a 3DMark score of 29992. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 99. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RX 9070 XT leads by 280.8%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.