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    GeForce GTX 1080 mobile vs GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile, 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 GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 1080 mobile or GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 mobile Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 mobile GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 330 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2x 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile has 120% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is 481 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is 3490 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 65−70 75−80
    ultra / 1080p 45−50 55−60
    QHD / 1440p 40−45 45−50
    4K / 2160p 24−27 30−33
    low / 720p 90−95 95−100
    medium / 1080p 75−80 85−90
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 mobile GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile
    Architecture Pascal Maxwell
    Code name N17E-G3 N16E-GXX SLI
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 16 August 2016 22 September 2015
    Pipelines 2560 4096
    Core clock speed 1607 MHz 1126 MHz
    Boost Clock 1733 MHz 1228 MHz
    Transistor count 7,200 million 10400 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 283.4
    Floating-point performance 9,068 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 10 GB/s 3500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support + +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) DirectX 12_1
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 2560
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    Laptop size large large
    GPU Boost 3.0
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