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.
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:
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
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
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.
high / 1080p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
95−100
100−110
QHD / 1440p
75−80
85−90
4K / 2160p
40−45
50−55
low / 720p
150−160
160−170
medium / 1080p
110−120
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Battlefield 5 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
230−240
230−240
QHD / 1440p
150−160
150−160
4K / 2160p
100−110
100−110
high / 768p
220−230
220−230
GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 1080p
50−55
50−55
GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
85−90
100−105
ultra / 1080p
80−85
90−95
QHD / 1440p
60−65
75−80
4K / 2160p
30−35
40−45
low / 720p
110−120
120−130
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Far Cry 5 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
high / 1080p
130−140
150−160
ultra / 1080p
100−110
120−130
QHD / 1440p
70−75
85−90
4K / 2160p
21−24
21−24
low / 720p
250−260
260−270
medium / 1080p
170−180
180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Fortnite is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
high / 1080p
110−120
130−140
ultra / 1080p
90−95
100−110
QHD / 1440p
70−75
85−90
4K / 2160p
45−50
55−60
low / 720p
160−170
160−170
medium / 1080p
120−130
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
low / 768p
170−180
170−180
medium / 768p
160−170
160−170
high / 1080p
120−130
130−140
ultra / 1080p
70−75
80−85
QHD / 1440p
60−65
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
high / 1080p
55−60
65−70
ultra / 1080p
45−50
55−60
QHD / 1440p
35−40
40−45
4K / 2160p
21−24
27−30
low / 720p
120−130
130−140
medium / 1080p
75−80
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Metro Exodus is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p
110−120
140−150
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
4K / 2160p
18−20
18−20
low / 720p
140−150
160−170
medium / 1080p
130−140
150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
high / 1080p
50−55
65−70
ultra / 1080p
30−35
40−45
QHD / 1440p
27−30
30−35
4K / 2160p
18−20
21−24
low / 720p
120−130
130−140
medium / 1080p
80−85
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
low / 768p
250−260
280−290
medium / 768p
180−190
210−220
high / 1080p
100−110
130−140
ultra / 1080p
60−65
70−75
4K / 2160p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
low / 768p
200−210
290−300
ultra / 1080p
95−100
140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in World of Tanks is 45% 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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