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    GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GT 1030 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 GT 1030 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 GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 980M 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 here:

    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 1030 GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 190 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 27−30 60−65
    medium / 1080p 16−18 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 192% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 1030 GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Pascal Maxwell
    Code name N17P-G1 GM204
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 17 May 2017 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 384 1536
    Core clock speed 1228 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1670 MHz 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 35.23 51.84
    Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support + +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA 6.1 +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size 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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