NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980M
12,51712% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER446% better
68,37365% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 446% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
No data available
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
114.1571% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 71% 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 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 RTX 4070 SUPER includes 7,168 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 224 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 56 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 SUPER has the 11th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 65.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 68,373 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.15. This is the 11th 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.

InfoGeForce GTX 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ4 2014Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)--$599
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 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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GeForce GTX 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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137 FPS
High - 1080p
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126 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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99 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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65 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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34 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.

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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 980M
12,51712% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER446% better
68,37365% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 446% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517, and the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 11th with a score of 68,373.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
No data available
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
114.1571% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 174% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 114.15 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.

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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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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Arc A750129.02+13%
GeForce RTX 4060127.73+12%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71+12%
Arc A770125.54+10%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81+5%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER114.15
Radeon RX 6600 XT103.04-10%
GeForce RTX 4070100.12-12%
Radeon RX 680095.14-17%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti95.09-17%

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 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
2,805
20,992
(+648.38%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
2,949
21,186
(+618.41%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
65,241
171,098
(+162.26%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
9,682
48,876
(+404.81%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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198,556
3DMark 11 Performance Score
11,177
51,339.5
(+359.33%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
101.3
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PassMark G3D Mark
7,353
29,997
(+307.96%)
PassMark G2D Mark
488
1,143
(+134.22%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
110.6
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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 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
CodenameGM204AD104
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size28 nm5 nm
Transistors5,200 million35,800 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Memory Size8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth160.4 Gb/s504.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB48 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 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W220 W
Suggested PSU--550 W
Power Connectors--1x 16-pin
OutputsDevice Dependent1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a

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 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
CUDA Cores1,5367,168
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--56
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96224
Render Output Units (ROP)6480
Tensor Cores--224
Ray Tracing Cores--56
Core Clock Speed1,038 MHz1,980 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,127 MHz2,475 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 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate72.13 GPixel/s198 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate108.2 GTexel/s554.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance3.46 TFLOPS35.48 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance108.2 GFLOPS554.4 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 980MGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.