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    GeForce GTX 960M vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 960M 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 960M 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 960M and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 960M 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 960M or GeForce GTX 980M here:

    GeForce GTX 960M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 960M GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 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 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 960M and GeForce GTX 980M are build with Maxwell architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 58 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
    • GeForce GTX 960M and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M and GeForce GTX 980M is 2500 MHz.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 18−20 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 18−20
    4K / 2160p 4−5 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 106% more, than GeForce GTX 960M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 960M GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
    Code name N16P-GX GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2015 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 640 1536
    Core clock speed 1096 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1202 MHz 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 47.04 51.84
    Floating-point performance 1,505 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 80 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 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 640 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI + +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 175 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support + +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder + +
    Optimus + +
    GameStream + +
    GeForce ShadowPlay + +
    GPU Boost 2.0 2.0
    GameWorks + +
    BatteryBoost + +
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