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Performance
GeForce MX550
10,00510% of 104,737
GeForce GTX 98076% better
17,604.517% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980 has 76% better performance than the GeForce MX550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce MX550
No data available
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
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 MX550 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2021. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU117SB) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The MX550 has 2 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 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 MX550 includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,065 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,320 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The MX550 has the 180th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.55% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
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 16.81% 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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2021 | Q3 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $549 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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EA Sports F1 22
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Farming Simulator 22
Forza Horizon 5
F1 2021
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
EA Sports F1 22 | GeForce MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 59 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 51 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 41 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 28 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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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce MX550 | 28.1 | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 5.9 | -79% |
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 MX550 orGeForce GTX 980
| 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 MX550
10,00510% of 104,737
GeForce GTX 98076% better
17,604.517% of 104,737
The GeForce GTX 980 has 76% better performance than the GeForce MX550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce MX550 is ranked 180th with a score of 10,005, and the GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5.
Performance per dollar
GeForce MX550
No data available
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45
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 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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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +79% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +76% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | +76% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +75% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +74% |
| Radeon 680M | 10,399 | +4% |
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | +3% |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | -1% |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | -3% |
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 MX550 orGeForce GTX 980
| 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 2,470 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,800 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 40,364 | 85,374 (+111.51%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,125.5 | 12,938 (+111.22%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 10,319.5 | 14,169 (+37.3%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 173.5 (+58.3%) | 109.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,555 | 11,098 (+143.64%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 396 | 798 (+101.52%) |
| 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU117SB | GM204 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 4,700 million | 5,200 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | 224.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 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.
| Spec | GeForce MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W | 165 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 2.0, 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,024 | 2,048 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,065 MHz | 1,127 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,320 MHz | 1,216 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.12 GPixel/s | 77.82 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 42.24 GTexel/s | 155.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.7 TFLOPS | 4.98 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 42.24 GFLOPS | 155.6 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 MX550 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.