GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

When choosing between GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI, 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 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI.

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GeForce GTX 980M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 980M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	165 Watt	200 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pins
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2x 8 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)	500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 21% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 980.
GeForce GTX 980 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
GeForce GTX 980 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI are build with Maxwell architecture.
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M SLI is 4993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	35−40
QHD / 1440p	30−35	30−35
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	80−85	80−85
medium / 1080p	65−70	65−70
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	75−80	75−80
QHD / 1440p	60−65	60−65
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−35
low / 720p	140−150	140−150
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 980.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	−
ultra / 1080p	−	240−250
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	240−250
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 980.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
medium / 1080p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	70−75	70−75
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	24−27	24−27
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	75−80	75−80
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
QHD / 1440p	50−55	50−55
4K / 2160p	21−24	27−30
low / 720p	230−240	230−240
medium / 1080p	150−160	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Fortnite is 0% more, than GeForce GTX 980.
high / 1080p	95−100	95−100
ultra / 1080p	75−80	75−80
QHD / 1440p	55−60	55−60
4K / 2160p	35−40	35−40
low / 720p	140−150	140−150
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p	160−170	160−170
medium / 768p	150−160	150−160
high / 1080p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	55−60	55−60
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	35−40	35−40
QHD / 1440p	27−30	27−30
4K / 2160p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	60−65	60−65
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 980.
high / 1080p	90−95	−
ultra / 1080p	65−70	14−16
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	100−110	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	27−30	27−30
QHD / 1440p	21−24	21−24
4K / 2160p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	60−65	60−65
GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	210−220	200−210
medium / 768p	140−150	140−150
high / 1080p	80−85	80−85
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
low / 768p	140−150	90−95
medium / 768p	−	60−65
ultra / 1080p	70−75	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in World of Tanks is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Code name	GM204
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	19 September 2014	7 October 2014
Pipelines	2048	3072
Core clock speed		1038 MHz
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1127 MHz
Transistor count	5,200 million	2x 5200 Million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	144 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	4,981 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	2x 256 Bit
Memory clock speed	7.0 GB/s	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.5
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	+
CUDA	+	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.54 kh/s
CUDA cores	2048
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	579 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support	+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder	+
Optimus	+	+
Decred / DCR (Decred)	1.74 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	20.28 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)	312.12 Sol/s
GameStream	+
GeForce ShadowPlay	+
GPU Boost	2.0
GameWorks	+
BatteryBoost	+
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

GeForce GTX 980M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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