NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 44% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2021. Its GA106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has the 120th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M GPU
The GeForce GTX 980M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2014. Its GM204 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
The GeForce GTX 980M has the 153rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.93% 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.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 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
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 55 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 39 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 35 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 33 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 26 FPS | -- |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 64.7 | +153% |
| Radeon RX 7600M | 45.5 | +78% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | 25.6 | |
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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 44% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is ranked 120th with a score of 18,057, and the GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 153rd with a score of 12,517.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 Mobile | 18,058 | +0% |
| RTX A2000 (Mobile, 8 GB) | 18,058 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | 18,057 | |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 17,889 | -1% |
| Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17,523 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 13,266 | -27% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | -27% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | -31% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | -32% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 12,267.5 | -32% |
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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,170 (+84.31%) | 2,805 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,341 (+81.11%) | 2,949 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 72,925 (+11.78%) | 65,241 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 13,359.5 (+37.98%) | 9,682 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 16,439 (+47.08%) | 11,177 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 166 (+63.87%) | 101.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 10,156 (+38.27%) | 7,345 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 499 (+1.22%) | 493 |
| 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA106 | GM204 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 12,000 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 Gb/s | 160.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 1,536 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 20 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 735 MHz | 1,038 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,035 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 33.12 GPixel/s | 72.13 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 82.8 GTexel/s | 108.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 3.46 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 82.8 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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 (6.4) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.