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Performance
GeForce GTX 9801,351% better
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce GT 720M
1,2131% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 980 has 1,351% better performance than the GeForce GT 720M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce GT 720M
No data available
The GeForce GTX 980 has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 980 has 4 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 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,216 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 GTX 980 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 980 has the 127th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 76th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF117) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GT 720M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 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 GT 720M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 625 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 938 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 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 GT 720M has the 432nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.16% 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.
| Info | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q2 2013 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Riders Republic
New World
Monster Hunter Stories 2
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Star Wars: Squadrons
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
Riders Republic | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 11 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R5 M255 | 14 | +27% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 11 | |
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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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 9801,351% better
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce GT 720M
1,2131% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 980 has 1,351% better performance than the GeForce GT 720M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5, and the GeForce GT 720M is ranked 432nd with a score of 1,213.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce GT 720M
No data available
The GeForce GTX 980 has 49% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 980's 32.07 performance per dollar ranks it 76th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 640M LE | 1,259 | -93% |
| Radeon HD 8570M | 1,255 | -93% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 1,213 | -93% |
| Radeon R5 M230 | 1,175 | -93% |
| Radeon HD 6750M | 1,158.5 | -93% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 orGeForce GT 720M
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +69% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | +52% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +30% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -0% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -8% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -17% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | -30% |
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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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 85,374 (+1,473.42%) | 5,426 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,938 (+1,473.97%) | 822 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,169 (+972.6%) | 1,321 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 109.6 (+204.44%) | 36 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,101 (+2,313.26%) | 460 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 791 (+570.34%) | 118 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 129.7 (+1,018.1%) | 11.6 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 11.6 |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | GF117 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 585 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s | 12.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 128 KB |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 W | 33 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,048 | 96 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,127 MHz | 625 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,216 MHz | 938 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 77.82 GPixel/s | 3.1 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 155.6 GTexel/s | 12.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.98 TFLOPS | 297.6 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 155.6 GFLOPS | 24.8 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.