GeForce GTX 980M vs Radeon HD 4850 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M and Radeon HD 4850 X2, 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 and Radeon HD 4850 X2 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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt | |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 512 MB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 4x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- GeForce GTX 980M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 4850 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon HD 4850 X2 has 504 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M.
- GeForce GTX 980M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4850 X2 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 980M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 4850 X2 - with TeraScale.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 413 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4850 X2.
- GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4850 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 510 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4850 X2.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 2−3 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 616% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 609% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 185% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 980M. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 121% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | − |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 628% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 386% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 591% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | − |
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 325% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 900% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 49% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 450% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 12−14 |
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 690% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | − | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 66% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | |
Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
Code name | GM204 | R700 |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 7 October 2014 | 7 November 2008 |
Pipelines | 1536 | 800 |
Core clock speed | 1038 MHz | 625 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | |
Transistor count | 5,200 million | 956 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 51.84 | 25.00 |
Floating-point performance | 3,462 gflops | 2x 1,000.0 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 1990 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 63.68 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
G-SYNC support | + | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 10.1 (10_1) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 4.1 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
CUDA | + | |
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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