NVIDIA GeForce 920M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M

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Performance
GeForce 920M
1,718.52% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M628% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 628% better performance than the GeForce 920M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 920M
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GeForce GTX 980M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce 920M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 920M is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2015. It is built on the Kepler 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GK208B) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 920M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 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 920M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 954 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 954 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 920M has the 391st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.64% 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.

InfoGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKepler 2.0Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q4 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 F1 2020
F1 2020
GeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
Low - 720p
16 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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 MX13052+219%
GeForce 940MX48.3+196%
GeForce 930MX43.1+164%
Radeon R5 M25533+102%
GeForce MX11033+102%
GeForce 920M16.3

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
GeForce 920M
1,718.52% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M628% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 628% better performance than the GeForce 920M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce 920M is ranked 391st with a score of 1,718.5, and the GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 920M
No data available
GeForce GTX 980M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 920M 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce 920M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile13,266+672%
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile13,131.5+664%
GeForce GTX 980M12,517+628%
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile12,340+618%
Radeon Pro Vega 2012,289+615%
FirePro M41001,728+1%
GeForce GT 730M1,722+0%
GeForce 920M1,718.5
GeForce GT 735M1,713-0%
Radeon HD 8750M1,698-1%

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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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
329
2,805
(+752.58%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
363
2,949
(+712.4%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
7,242
65,241
(+800.87%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,161.5
9,682
(+733.58%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,822
11,177
(+513.45%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
44.3
101.3
(+128.67%)
PassMark G3D Mark
721
7,356
(+920.25%)
PassMark G2D Mark
117
498
(+325.64%)
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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
CodenameGK208BGM204
ArchitectureKepler 2.0Maxwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors1,020 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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/s160.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache16 KB48 KB
L2 Cache512 KB2 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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)33 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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
CUDA Cores3841,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)3296
Render Output Units (ROP)864
Core Clock Speed954 MHz1,038 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)954 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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
Pixel Fill Rate7.63 GPixel/s72.13 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate30.53 GTexel/s108.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance732.7 GFLOPS3.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance30.53 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.

SpecGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 980M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.8

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