The Radeon RX Vega 64 has 34% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 has 74% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2017 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the GCN 5.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Vega 10) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX Vega 64 has 8 GB of HBM2 memory, with a 945 MHz memory clock and a 2,048 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 483.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega 64 includes 4,096 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,247 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,546 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX Vega 64 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 295 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX Vega 64 has the 72nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 30,823.5 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 61.77. This is the 52nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM200) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 980 Ti includes 2,816 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,076 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 980 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 980 Ti has the 101st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.04% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 74th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
Info | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Release Date | Q3 2017 | Q2 2015 |
Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 | $649 |
Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Crysis Remastered | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Low - 720p | 229 FPS | -- |
Medium - 1080p | 121 FPS | -- |
High - 1080p | 66 FPS | -- |
Ultra - 1080p | 53 FPS | -- |
QHD - 1440p | 39 FPS | -- |
4K UHD - 2160p | 23 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
GPU | Frames Per Second | |
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 30.6 | +31% |
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 28.5 | +22% |
GeForce RTX 2080 | 28.4 | +21% |
Radeon RX 5700 XT | 28 | +20% |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 24.6 | +5% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 23.4 | |
Radeon RX 5600 XT | 23.1 | -1% |
Radeon RX 5700 | 23 | -2% |
GeForce RTX 3060 | 22.7 | -3% |
GeForce RTX 2070 | 22.4 | -4% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
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GeForce RTX 3060 | 14.49 | -32% |
Radeon RX 5700 | 15.17 | -29% |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 16.22 | -24% |
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17.51 | -18% |
GeForce RTX 2060 | 19.83 | -7% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 21.32 | |
GeForce RTX 2070 | 22.28 | +4% |
Radeon VII | 22.77 | +7% |
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 22.84 | +7% |
Radeon RX 6600 XT | 24.29 | +14% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 64 has 34% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is ranked 72nd with a score of 30,823.5, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 has 74% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is ranked 52nd with a performance per dollar of 61.77, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 74th with a performance per dollar of 35.53.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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Radeon RX 5600 XT | 31,310 | +2% |
GeForce RTX 2070 | 31,260 | +1% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 30,823.5 | |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | -4% |
GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | -5% |
GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | -20% |
Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | -24% |
GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | -25% |
Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | -26% |
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -26% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
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GeForce GTX 1070 | 65.04 | +5% |
GeForce RTX 2070 | 62.65 | +1% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | |
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -5% |
GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | -7% |
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -24% |
Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -32% |
GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -42% |
GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -48% |
Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -48% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
Benchmark | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 7,109 (+40.55%) | 5,058 |
3DMark Time Spy Score | 7,334 (+45.92%) | 5,026 |
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 127,374 (+28.72%) | 98,958 |
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 22,501 (+32.66%) | 16,961 |
3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 88,567 | -- |
3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,898 (+25.11%) | 18,303 |
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 135.3 | -- |
PassMark G3D Mark | 14,308 (+3.61%) | 13,809 |
PassMark G2D Mark | 810 | 861 (+6.3%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Codename | Vega 10 | GM200 |
Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Transistors | 12,500 million | 8,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
Memory Bandwidth | 483.8 Gb/s | 336.6 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 945 MHz | 1,753 MHz |
Memory Interface | 2,048 bit | 384 bit |
L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
L2 Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 295 W | 250 W |
Suggested PSU | 600 W | 600 W |
Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Stream Processors (SP) | 4,096 | -- |
CUDA Cores | -- | 2,816 |
Compute Units (CU) | 64 | -- |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 256 | 176 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 96 |
Core Clock Speed | 1,247 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,546 MHz | 1,076 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 98.94 GPixel/s | 103.3 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 395.8 GTexel/s | 189.4 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 12.66 TFLOPS | 6.06 TFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 791.6 GFLOPS | 189.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
Spec | Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
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DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.