GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon RX 580
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580, 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 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Radeon RX 580
Power consumption (TDP)
200 Watt
185 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 8 GB
8 GB
Display Connectors
1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 8% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 580.
Radeon RX 580 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
GeForce GTX 980M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 580 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 980M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 580 - with Polaris.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 580 is 219 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 580 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 580 is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
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
55−60
45−50
ultra / 1080p
35−40
30−33
QHD / 1440p
30−35
24−27
4K / 2160p
18−20
12−14
low / 720p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
65−70
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 22% more, than Radeon RX 580.
high / 1080p
85−90
65−70
ultra / 1080p
75−80
60−65
QHD / 1440p
60−65
45−50
4K / 2160p
30−35
24−27
low / 720p
140−150
120−130
medium / 1080p
95−100
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 23% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
QHD / 1440p
−
30−35
GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
−
230−240
ultra / 1080p
240−250
210−220
QHD / 1440p
150−160
150−160
4K / 2160p
100−110
100−110
high / 768p
240−250
220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 5% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
110−120
110−120
GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
65−70
50−55
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
24−27
18−20
low / 720p
100−110
95−100
medium / 1080p
75−80
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than Radeon RX 580.
high / 1080p
100−110
75−80
ultra / 1080p
80−85
60−65
QHD / 1440p
50−55
35−40
4K / 2160p
27−30
27−30
low / 720p
230−240
200−210
medium / 1080p
150−160
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Fortnite is 19% more, than Radeon RX 580.
high / 1080p
95−100
75−80
ultra / 1080p
75−80
55−60
QHD / 1440p
55−60
40−45
4K / 2160p
35−40
30−33
low / 720p
140−150
120−130
medium / 1080p
100−110
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 24% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
160−170
150−160
medium / 768p
150−160
140−150
high / 1080p
100−110
85−90
ultra / 1080p
55−60
40−45
QHD / 1440p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 15% more, than Radeon RX 580.
high / 1080p
40−45
30−35
ultra / 1080p
35−40
27−30
QHD / 1440p
27−30
21−24
4K / 2160p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
100−110
80−85
medium / 1080p
60−65
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Metro Exodus is 29% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
130−140
130−140
medium / 1080p
−
130−140
GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
130−140
110−120
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 14% more, than Radeon RX 580.
high / 1080p
40−45
30−35
ultra / 1080p
27−30
21−24
QHD / 1440p
21−24
14−16
4K / 2160p
14−16
10−11
low / 720p
100−110
80−85
medium / 1080p
60−65
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 31% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
200−210
160−170
medium / 768p
140−150
100−110
high / 1080p
80−85
60−65
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
4K / 2160p
30−33
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 32% more, than Radeon RX 580.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
60−65
GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon RX 580 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Radeon RX 580
Architecture
Maxwell
Polaris
Code name
Polaris 20
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
7 October 2014
18 April 2017
Pipelines
3072
2304
Core clock speed
1038 MHz
1257 MHz
Boost Clock
1127 MHz
1340 MHz
Transistor count
2x 5200 Million
5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
193.0
Floating-point performance
6,175 gflops
Length
241 mm
Memory bus width
2x 256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
8000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
256.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
+
1.2.131
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
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