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    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 980M 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 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 980M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 9800M GTX SLI or GeForce GTX 980M here:

    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 538 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 1700 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 21−24 60−65
    medium / 1080p 12−14 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 230% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture G9x Maxwell
    Code name NB9E-GTX GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 15 July 2008 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 224 1536
    Core clock speed 500 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 3016 Million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 51.84
    Floating-point performance 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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