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    GeForce GTX 870M vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 870M and GeForce GTX 980M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 870M and GeForce GTX 980M.
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    GeForce GTX 870M and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 870M and GeForce GTX 980M 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 870M or GeForce GTX 980M here:

    GeForce GTX 870M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 870M GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 870M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 870M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 97 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
    • GeForce GTX 870M and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 35−40 60−65
    medium / 1080p 21−24 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 111% more, than GeForce GTX 870M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 870M GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name N15P-GT GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2014 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 1344 1536
    Core clock speed 941 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 967 MHz 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 108.3 51.84
    Floating-point performance 2,599 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 120.0 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1344 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI + +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160 +
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder + +
    Optimus + +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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