NVIDIA GeForce MX570 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
The GeForce GTX 980M has 11% better performance than the GeForce MX570 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX570 and the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107S) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The MX570 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 MX570 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 832 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,155 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 64 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 16 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The MX570 has the 189th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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 176th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2021 | Q4 2014 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Space Marine 2 | GeForce MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 22 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 36.8 | +67% |
| GeForce MX570 | 22.1 | |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980M has 11% better performance than the GeForce MX570 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce MX570 is ranked 189th with a score of 11,286, and the GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 176th with a score of 12,517.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX570 and the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile | 13,266 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | +16% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 12,495 | +11% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | +9% |
| Quadro T2000 Max-Q | 11,461 | +2% |
| Quadro T1000 Mobile | 11,377 | +1% |
| GeForce MX570 | 11,286 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 11,082.5 | -2% |
| RTX A500 Mobile | 10,818 | -4% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,127 (+11.48%) | 2,805 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,392 (+15.02%) | 2,949 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 50,683 | 65,241 (+28.72%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,469 | 9,682 (+14.32%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,124 | 11,177 (+0.48%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 172.1 (+69.89%) | 101.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,691 | 7,340 (+28.98%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 383 | 490 (+27.94%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 110.6 |
Technical Specs
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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA107S | GM204 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 8,700 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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | 160.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,253 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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 100 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device 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.
| Spec | GeForce MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,048 | 1,536 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 64 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 832 MHz | 1,038 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,155 MHz | 1,127 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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 36.96 GPixel/s | 72.13 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 73.92 GTexel/s | 108.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.73 TFLOPS | 3.46 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 73.92 GFLOPS | 108.2 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 MX570 | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 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.