GeForce GTX 980 vs Quadro M2000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M, 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 and Quadro M2000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M2000M 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 Quadro M2000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 Quadro M2000M
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 55 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pins None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 500 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 980 has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 980 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M2000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 980 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M2000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M2000M is 4993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 55−60 18−20
ultra / 1080p 35−40 10−11
QHD / 1440p 30−35 4−5
4K / 2160p 18−20 4−5
low / 720p 80−85 35−40
medium / 1080p 65−70 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 206% more, than Quadro M2000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 980 Quadro M2000M
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name GM204 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 19 September 2014 2 October 2015
Pipelines 2048 640
Core clock speed 1038 MHz
Boost Clock 1216 MHz 1197 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 144 billion/sec 43.92
Floating-point performance 4,981 gflops 1,405 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 224 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5.0
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
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 173 Mh/s
Laptop size large
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus + +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.74 Gh/s
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Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 312.12 Sol/s
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
BatteryBoost +
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