NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 780M
7,776.57% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980 Mobile121% better
17,200.516% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980 Mobile has 121% better performance than the GeForce GTX 780M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 780M
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GeForce GTX 980 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 780M has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 160 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 780M includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 771 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 797 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 122 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 780M has the 210th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Mobile is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2015. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 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 980 Mobile includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,064 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,140 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 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 200 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 980 Mobile has the 134th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.44% 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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2015
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 Rise of the Tomb Raider
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GeForce GTX 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
Low - 768p
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226 FPS
Medium - 768p
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144 FPS
High - 1080p
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88 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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69 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD
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34 FPS
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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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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 780M
7,776.57% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980 Mobile121% better
17,200.516% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980 Mobile has 121% better performance than the GeForce GTX 780M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 780M is ranked 210th with a score of 7,776.5, and the GeForce GTX 980 Mobile is ranked 134th with a score of 17,200.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 780M
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GeForce GTX 980 Mobile
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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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
35,965
76,705
(+113.28%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,244
13,047
(+148.8%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,690.5
14,925
(+94.07%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
90.5
117.3
(+29.61%)
PassMark G3D Mark
3,854
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PassMark G2D Mark
423
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
76
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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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
CodenameGK104GM204
ArchitectureKeplerMaxwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors3,540 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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
Memory Size4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth160 Gb/s224.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,250 MHz1,753 MHz
Memory Interface256 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 GTX 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)122 W200 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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
CUDA Cores1,5362,048
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)128128
Render Output Units (ROP)3264
Core Clock Speed771 MHz1,064 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)797 MHz1,140 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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate25.5 GPixel/s72.96 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate102 GTexel/s145.9 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.45 TFLOPS4.67 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance102 GFLOPS145.9 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 780MGeForce GTX 980 Mobile
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.