NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) has 16% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) GPU
The GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 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 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,753 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 224.4 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 200 W.
The GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) has the 132nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.39% 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 | Value |
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Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
Market Segment | Mobile |
Release Date | Q3 2015 |
Production Status | End-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 980 (Mobile) 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.
![]() Rise of the Tomb Raider | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
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Low - 768p | 226 FPS | -- |
Medium - 768p | 144 FPS | -- |
High - 1080p | 88 FPS | -- |
Ultra - 1080p | 69 FPS | -- |
QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
4K UHD | 34 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)'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.
GPU | Frames Per Second | |
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GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 39 | +16% |
GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 38 | +13% |
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) | 38 | +13% |
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 34 | +1% |
Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 34 | +1% |
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) | 33.7 | |
Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 28 | -17% |
Quadro P3200 Mobile | 27.6 | -18% |
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 24 | -29% |
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 24 | -29% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)'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.
GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
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Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) has 16% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,200.5.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)'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.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | 18,057 | +5% |
Radeon RX 6500M | 17,889 | +4% |
Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17,523 | +2% |
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 17,439 | +1% |
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) | 17,421 | +1% |
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) | 17,200.5 | |
Quadro P3200 Mobile | 16,619 | -3% |
Radeon RX 5500M | 16,476 | -4% |
Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 15,837 | -8% |
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 15,725 | -9% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)'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.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
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Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile)'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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Benchmark | Value |
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 76,705 |
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 13,047 |
3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,925 |
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 117.3 |
Technical Specs
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.
Spec | Value |
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Codename | GM204 |
Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
Process Size | 28 nm |
Transistors | 5,200 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.
Spec | Value |
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Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 200 W |
Outputs | Device 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.
Spec | Value |
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Memory Size | 8 GB |
Memory Type | GDDR5 |
Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz |
Memory Interface | 256 bit |
L1 Cache | 48 KB |
L2 Cache | 2 MB |
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 | Value |
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CUDA Cores | 2,048 |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 |
Core Clock Speed | 1,064 MHz |
Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,140 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 | Value |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 72.96 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 145.9 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 4.67 TFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 145.9 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.
Spec | Value |
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DirectX | 12 (12_1) |
OpenCL | 3.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 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.