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Performance
GeForce GTX 98072% better
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 980 has 72% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 98057% better
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 980 has 57% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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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 GTX 680 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 680 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 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 680 includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,006 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,058 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 GTX 680 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, 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 195 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 680 has the 178th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,216.5 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 20.47. This is the 85th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | $499 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-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
Just Cause 4 | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 109 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 77 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 67 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 62 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 44 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 24 FPS | -- |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 orGeForce GTX 680
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 30.6 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 30 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 29.2 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 28.9 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 25.8 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 23.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 22.1 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 21.4 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 21 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 19.9 | -15% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980 orGeForce GTX 680
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 13.53 | -42% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 13.71 | -41% |
| Radeon VII | 15.3 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16.53 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 22.46 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 23.36 | |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 98072% better
17,604.517% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 980 has 72% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 178th with a score of 10,216.5.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 98057% better
32.0720% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 980 has 57% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 76th with a performance per dollar of 32.07, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 85th with a performance per dollar of 20.47.
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 980 or
| 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% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -39% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -39% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -42% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -46% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -48% |
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 or
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -36% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -39% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -45% |
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
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 980 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 2,068 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 2,332 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 85,374 (+81.15%) | 47,130 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,938 (+70.53%) | 7,587 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,169 (+41.69%) | 10,000 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 109.6 (+40.15%) | 78.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,101 (+99.48%) | 5,565 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 791 (+49.81%) | 528 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 129.7 | -- |
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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | GK104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 3,540 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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 512 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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 W | 195 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,048 | 1,536 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,127 MHz | 1,006 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,216 MHz | 1,058 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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 77.82 GPixel/s | 33.86 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 155.6 GTexel/s | 135.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.98 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 155.6 GFLOPS | 135.4 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 GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.