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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M

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7,3227% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 965M has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP50 W
Release DateQ1 2015
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M GPU

The GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. 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 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 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 50 W.

The GeForce GTX 965M has the 212th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.98% 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ1 2015
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 965M 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.

FPS data for F1 2020
F1 2020
Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p97 FPS--
Medium - 1080p46 FPS--
High - 1080p34 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p23 FPS--
QHD - 1440p18 FPS--
4K UHD - 2160p9 FPS--
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 965M's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce GTX 965M's 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
7,3227% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 965M has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 965M is ranked 212th with a score of 7,322.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 965M's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 965M's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 965M's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,810
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,952
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
34,748
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,536
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,896
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
93.9
PassMark G3D Mark
3,789
PassMark G2D Mark
332
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
66.3
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameGM204
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm
Transistors5,200 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth80.19 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,024
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)64
Render Output Units (ROP)32
Core Clock Speed924 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)950 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate30.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate60.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.95 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance60.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.7 (6.4)

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