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Performance
GeForce GTX 980M47% better
12,51712% of 104,737
Radeon R7 370
8,518.58% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980M has 47% better performance than the Radeon R7 370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
No data available
Radeon R7 370
57.1735% of 161.45
The Radeon R7 370 has 35% 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 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 11.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R7 370 GPU
The AMD Radeon R7 370 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Trinidad) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R7 370 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 179.2 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 R7 370 includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 975 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 R7 370 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 110 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R7 370 has the 196th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 8,518.5 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 57.17. This is the 59th 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2014 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $149 |
| 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
Gears Tactics | GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 52 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 28 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 22 FPS |
| 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980M orRadeon R7 370
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 61.9 | +184% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 51.6 | +137% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 40 | +83% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 32.6 | +50% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 30.7 | +41% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 21.8 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 15.4 | -29% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 3.55 | -48% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 3.73 | -45% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 4.26 | -38% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 4.44 | -35% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 5.13 | -25% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 6.83 | |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 980M47% better
12,51712% of 104,737
Radeon R7 370
8,518.58% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980M has 47% better performance than the Radeon R7 370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517, and the Radeon R7 370 is ranked 196th with a score of 8,518.5.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
No data available
Radeon R7 370
57.1735% of 161.45
The Radeon R7 370 has 87% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon R7 370's 57.17 performance per dollar ranks it 0th 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 980M or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile | 13,266 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 12,267.5 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -27% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -32% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -32% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | -33% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | -33% |
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 980M orRadeon R7 370
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | +37% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | +19% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | +7% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +2% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -15% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -27% |
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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 2,805 (+94.52%) | 1,442 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,949 (+83.62%) | 1,606 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 65,241 (+63.89%) | 39,808.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 9,682 (+62.42%) | 5,961 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,177 (+26.07%) | 8,866 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 101.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,353 (+62.82%) | 4,516 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 488 | 613 (+25.61%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 110.6 | -- |
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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | Trinidad |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 2,800 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160.4 Gb/s | 179.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,400 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 110 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,024 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,536 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 96 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,038 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,127 MHz | 975 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 72.13 GPixel/s | 31.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 108.2 GTexel/s | 62.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.46 TFLOPS | 2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 108.2 GFLOPS | 124.8 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 980M | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| 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.