NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M

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Performance
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 12% 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 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory8 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP100 W
Release DateQ4 2014
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Summary

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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 157th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.97% 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 DateQ4 2014
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 980M 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.

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Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p94 FPS--
Medium - 1080p45 FPS--
High - 1080p39 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p38 FPS--
QHD - 1440p24 FPS--
4K UHD - 2160p11 FPS--
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 980M'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 980M'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
12,51712% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980M has 12% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 980M is ranked 157th with a score of 12,517.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 980M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 980M'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 980M'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 980M'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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3DMark Time Spy Graphics
2,805
3DMark Time Spy Score
2,949
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
65,241
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
9,682
3DMark 11 Performance Score
11,177
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
101.3
PassMark G3D Mark
7,356
PassMark G2D Mark
498
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
110.6
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)100 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 Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth160.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache2 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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,536
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96
Render Output Units (ROP)64
Core Clock Speed1,038 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate72.13 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate108.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance3.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance108.2 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 Model6.8

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