NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M vs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 980M
12,51712% of 104,598
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile135% better
29,41128% of 104,598

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 135% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
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RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
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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 11.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 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 3000 Ada Generation Mobile includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 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 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has the 77th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 28.12% 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2014Q1 2023
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 Rage 2
Rage 2
GeForce GTX 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
Low - 720p
94 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
45 FPS
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High - 1080p
39 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
38 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
24 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
11 FPS
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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 104,598
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile135% better
29,41128% of 104,598

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 135% 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile is ranked 77th with a score of 29,411.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 980M
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RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
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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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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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
2,805
8,351
(+197.72%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
2,949
8,811
(+198.78%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
65,241
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
9,682
20,908
(+115.95%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
11,177
27,083
(+142.31%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
101.3
288
(+184.3%)
PassMark G3D Mark
7,356
18,570
(+152.45%)
PassMark G2D Mark
498
806
(+61.85%)
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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
CodenameGM204AD106
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size28 nm5 nm
Transistors5,200 million22,900 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth160.4 Gb/s256 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB32 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
CUDA Cores1,5364,608
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--36
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96144
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Tensor Cores--144
Ray Tracing Cores--36
Core Clock Speed1,038 MHz1,395 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,127 MHz1,695 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate72.13 GPixel/s81.36 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate108.2 GTexel/s244.1 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance3.46 TFLOPS15.62 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance108.2 GFLOPS244.1 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 980MRTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
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.