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    GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile vs GeForce RTX 3090

    When comparing GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3090, 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 980 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3090 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 980 SLI mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile 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 980 SLI mobile here:

    GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile GeForce RTX 3090
    Power consumption (TDP) 330 Watt 350 Watt
    Interface PCIe 4.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6X
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 8 GB 24 GB
    Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce RTX 3090 has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
    • GeForce RTX 3090 has 22 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
    • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce RTX 3090 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce RTX 3090 - with Ampere.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3090 is 274 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
    • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3090 - by 8 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3090 is 16000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 75−80 100−105
    ultra / 1080p 55−60 75−80
    QHD / 1440p 45−50 65−70
    4K / 2160p 30−33 50−55
    low / 720p 95−100 110−120
    medium / 1080p 85−90 110−120
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile GeForce RTX 3090
    Architecture Maxwell Ampere
    Code name N16E-GXX SLI Ampere GA102
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 22 September 2015 24 September 2020
    Pipelines 4096 10496
    Core clock speed 1126 MHz 1400 MHz
    Boost Clock 1228 MHz 1700 MHz
    Transistor count 10400 Million 28,300 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 8 nm
    Texture fill rate 556.0
    Length 313 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 3500 MHz 19500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 936.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX DirectX 12_1 12 Ultimate (12_2)
    Shader Model 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2
    CUDA + 8.5
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
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