GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000

When comparing GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile and Quadro RTX 4000, 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 Quadro RTX 4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile Quadro RTX 4000
Power consumption (TDP) 330 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2x 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile has 106% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • Quadro RTX 4000 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is used in Laptops, and Quadro RTX 4000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro RTX 4000 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is 121 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 4000 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 4000 is 9500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 75−80 70−75
ultra / 1080p 55−60 50−55
QHD / 1440p 45−50 40−45
4K / 2160p 30−33 24−27
low / 720p 95−100 95−100
medium / 1080p 85−90 80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than Quadro RTX 4000.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 SLI mobile Quadro RTX 4000
Architecture Maxwell Turing
Code name N16E-GXX SLI TU104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 September 2015 13 November 2018
Pipelines 4096 2304
Core clock speed 1126 MHz 1005 MHz
Boost Clock 1228 MHz 1545 MHz
Transistor count 10400 Million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 222.5
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3500 MHz 13000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 416.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX DirectX 12_1 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA + 7.5
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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