NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
7,678.57% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M63% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 63% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 980M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP107) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1050 Mobile has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112.1 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 1050 Mobile includes 640 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,354 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,493 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1050 Mobile has the 212th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.34% 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2017Q4 2014
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-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 Sons of the Forest
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GeForce GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
Low - 1080p
36 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
22 FPS
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High - 1080p
21 FPS
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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
Radeon RX 7600M61.6+196%
Radeon RX 5500M35.4+70%
Radeon 680M23.6+13%
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile20.8
Radeon RX 560X Mobile20.3-2%
Radeon 660M15.3-26%
GeForce MX35012.8-38%
Arc A370M11.5-45%

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 GTX 1050 Mobile
7,678.57% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980M63% better
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 63% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile is ranked 212th with a score of 7,678.5, and the GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 980M
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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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BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,610
2,805
(+74.22%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,774
2,949
(+66.23%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
38,041.5
65,241
(+71.5%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,066
9,682
(+59.61%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,552
11,177
(+48%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
102.4
(+1.09%)
101.3
PassMark G3D Mark
4,462
7,356
(+64.86%)
PassMark G2D Mark
292
498
(+70.55%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
78.3
110.6
(+41.25%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
70.8
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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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
CodenameGP107GM204
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors3,300 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth112.1 Gb/s160.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,752 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache1,024 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
CUDA Cores6401,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)5--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4096
Render Output Units (ROP)1664
Core Clock Speed1,354 MHz1,038 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,493 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
Pixel Fill Rate23.89 GPixel/s72.13 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate59.72 GTexel/s108.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.91 TFLOPS3.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance59.72 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 GTX 1050 MobileGeForce GTX 980M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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