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    GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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 GTX 560 Ti and GeForce GTX 980M 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 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:

    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 560 Ti GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
    • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 216 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
    • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 496 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 9−10 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 30−35 60−65
    medium / 1080p 18−20 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 137% more, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 560 Ti GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name GF114 GM204
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 25 January 2011 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 384 1536
    Core clock speed 822 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 52.67 51.84
    Floating-point performance 1,263.4 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Length 229 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2004 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 128.3 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 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA 2.1 +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 87 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.39 Gh/s
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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