NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 965M
7,3227% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile418% better
37,93336% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has 418% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
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GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 965M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 80.19 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 965M includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 924 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 950 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 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 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 965M has the 215th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 RTX 3080 Mobile includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,110 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3080 Mobile has the 44th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.27% 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q1 2021
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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 Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws
GeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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53 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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52 FPS
High - 1080p
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48 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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50 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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31 FPS
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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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 965M
7,3227% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile418% better
37,93336% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has 418% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 965M is ranked 215th with a score of 7,322, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is ranked 44th with a score of 37,933.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
No data available
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 965M and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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 GTX 965M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile41,027+460%
Radeon RX 6800M40,390.5+452%
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile37,933+418%
Radeon RX 7700S37,918+418%
Arc A770M37,375+410%
Radeon Pro 560X7,590+4%
Quadro M22007,372+1%
GeForce GTX 965M7,322
GeForce GTX 870M7,156-2%
GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q7,153.5-2%

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 GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,810
10,752
(+494.03%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,952
10,365
(+430.99%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
34,748
107,695
(+209.93%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,536
27,194
(+391.22%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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56,082.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,896
29,220
(+270.06%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
93.9
183.2
(+95.1%)
PassMark G3D Mark
3,794
16,447
(+333.5%)
PassMark G2D Mark
335
635
(+89.55%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
66.3
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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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
CodenameGM204GA104
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size28 nm8 nm
Transistors5,200 million17,400 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth80.19 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB4 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W115 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
CUDA Cores1,0246,144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--48
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)64192
Render Output Units (ROP)3296
Tensor Cores--192
Ray Tracing Cores--48
Core Clock Speed924 MHz1,110 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)950 MHz1,545 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate30.4 GPixel/s148.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate60.8 GTexel/s296.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.95 TFLOPS18.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance60.8 GFLOPS296.6 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 965MGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
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.