Intel Arc A350M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M

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Performance
Arc A350M
10,73010% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M17% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 17% better performance than the Arc A350M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Arc A350M
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GeForce GTX 980M
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Summary

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About the Intel Arc A350M GPU

The Intel Arc A350M is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Memory

The Arc A350M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 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 Arc A350M includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,150 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 6 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Arc A350M has the 173rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2014. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980M has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 160.4 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 980M includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,038 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,127 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 980M has the 157th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q4 2014
Production StatusActiveEnd-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
FPS data for Riders Republic
Riders Republic
Arc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
Low - 720p
60 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
32 FPS
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High - 1080p
25 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
21 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
12 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
7 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile12+71%
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile8+14%
Arc A350M7

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Arc A350M
10,73010% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M17% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 17% better performance than the Arc A350M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A350M is ranked 173rd with a score of 10,730, and the GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517.

Performance per dollar
Arc A350M
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GeForce GTX 980M
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Arc A350M and the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

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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.

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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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BenchmarkArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
3,050
(+8.73%)
2,805
3DMark Time Spy Score
3,397
(+15.19%)
2,949
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
36,314.5
65,241
(+79.66%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
7,147
9,682
(+35.47%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
10,766
11,177
(+3.82%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
149.3
(+47.38%)
101.3
PassMark G3D Mark
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7,356
PassMark G2D Mark
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498
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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110.6
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
CodenameDG2-128GM204
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell 2.0
Process Size6 nm28 nm
Transistors7,200 million5,200 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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
Memory Size4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth112 Gb/s160.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache1.1 MB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB2 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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W100 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
Shading Units768--
CUDA Cores--1,536
Execution Units (EU)6--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4896
Render Output Units (ROP)2464
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)96--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)6--
Core Clock Speed1,150 MHz1,038 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,200 MHz1,127 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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
Pixel Fill Rate52.8 GPixel/s72.13 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate105.6 GTexel/s108.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance3.38 TFLOPS3.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance844.8 GFLOPS108.2 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.

SpecArc A350MGeForce GTX 980M
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.