Compare / GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
GTX 980 vs RX 6500 XT: which is better?
GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 6500 XT perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce GTX 980 offers better value for money.
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Cheaper: GeForce GTX 980Value: GeForce GTX 980
Head to head
6%
Gaming performance
6%
28/100
Part score
28/100
96 FPS
Average FPS
96 FPS
≈ $96 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $208 (used)
100/100
Value for money
46/100
Specifications
| GeForce GTX 980 | Radeon RX 6500 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 4 GB | 4 / 8 GB |
| Board power | 165 W | 107 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 500 W | ≥ 450 W |
| AI upscaling | FSR | FSR 3 |
| Ray tracing | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2014 | 2022 |
GeForce GTX 980: 4 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
Radeon RX 6500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce GTX 980Radeon RX 6500 XT
96average FPS
96average FPS