Well Jared, since you don't craft I'll explain it to you.
Net gain is 98 attack to 95= -3 on attack, 98 to 115= +17..
Overall bump is -3+17= 14 overall = greater by your < symbol which should be >
Does this look correct, not in my eyes, but as you stated "Last time I checked, (98 + 98) < (95 + 115)" is untrue.
Bump up the attack side by "at least" by +5 KANO for a total of +2/+17 stat
My 2 cents, don't even play PC anymore, just chimed in for a few PC friends with the math. 
Neither side should drop in stat's when eliting or making legendary items.
Last edited: Apr 20, 2018