GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 980M
When comparing GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 980M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 980M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
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GeForce GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 980M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 980M here:
Main Specs
GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 980M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 980M are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 110 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 498 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 616% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 563% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 70−75 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 172% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 112% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 733% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 30−33 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 384% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 572% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | − | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 325% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 820% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 55% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 550% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 18−20 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 12−14 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 737% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 66% more, than GeForce 930A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 980M | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
Code name | GM108 | GM204 |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 7 October 2014 |
Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 1038 MHz |
Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1127 MHz |
Transistor count | 5,200 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 51.84 |
Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 3,462 gflops |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 2500 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 160 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
G-SYNC support | + | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 5.0 | + |
CUDA cores | 1536 | |
Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
SLI options | + | |
HDMI | + | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 383 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | |
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
Optimus | + | |
GameStream | + | |
GeForce ShadowPlay | + | |
GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
GameWorks | + | |
BatteryBoost | + | |
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