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    GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 980 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 GTX 980 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 GTX 980 GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pins None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
    Recommended system power (PSU) 500 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 980 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980.
    • GeForce GTX 980 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M are build with Maxwell architecture.
    • GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 2493 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 55−60 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 30−35 18−20
    4K / 2160p 18−20 10−11
    low / 720p 80−85 60−65
    medium / 1080p 65−70 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 980M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 980 GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
    Code name GM204 GM204
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 19 September 2014 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 2048 1536
    Core clock speed 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1216 MHz 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 5,200 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 144 billion/sec 51.84
    Floating-point performance 4,981 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 224 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support + +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.54 kh/s
    CUDA cores 2048 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 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 383 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 2.0
    GameWorks + +
    BatteryBoost + +
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