NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 vs AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100
The GeForce GTX 980 has 377% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 has 73% better value for the money than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 980 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 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 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,216 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 980 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 980 has the 126th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 75th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 GPU
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 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 Pro WX 3100 includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,219 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Pro WX 3100 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Pro WX 3100 has the 275th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 3,690.5 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.55. This is the 88th 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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q2 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | $199 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Just Cause 4 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 109 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 77 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 67 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 62 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 44 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 24 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 30.6 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 30 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 29.2 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 28.9 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 25.8 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 23.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 22.1 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 21.4 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 21 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 19.9 | -15% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 13.53 | -42% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 13.71 | -41% |
| Radeon VII | 15.3 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16.53 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 22.46 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 23.36 | |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 has 377% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 126th with a score of 17,604.5, and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 275th with a score of 3,690.5.
The GeForce GTX 980 has 73% better value for the money than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 32.07, and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 88th with a performance per dollar of 18.55.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -1% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | -12% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | -75% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | -79% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -0% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -8% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | -38% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -41% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -42% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -66% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -68% |
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 820 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 918 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 85,374 (+360.93%) | 18,522 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,938 (+384.39%) | 2,671 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,169 (+249.16%) | 4,058 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 109.6 (+45.36%) | 75.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,101 (+334.65%) | 2,554 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 791 (+83.53%) | 431 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 129.7 | -- |
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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | Lexa |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 2,200 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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 512 KB |
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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 W | 65 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 512 |
| CUDA Cores | 2,048 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,127 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,216 MHz | 1,219 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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 77.82 GPixel/s | 19.5 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 155.6 GTexel/s | 39.01 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.98 TFLOPS | 1,248 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 155.6 GFLOPS | 78.02 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 | GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.