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GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
The GeForce GTX 980 is much slower than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $168.47 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9809% Score
- Up to 57% more expensive – $291.52 vs $459.99
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB34% Score
- Up to 277% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 57% cheaper – $459.99 vs $291.52
- Up to 493% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has 415% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB fills pixels 157% faster.
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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB maps textures 157% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB moves data 44% faster.
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GDDR6256-bit
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128-bitGeForce 900
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Navi IV (RX 9000)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB. It's 278% faster than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB than GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
278% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 34/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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