GeForce GTX 980M vs Radeon RX Vega 11
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M and Radeon RX Vega 11, 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 RX Vega 11 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX Vega 11
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 RX Vega 11 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | IGP |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 980M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon RX Vega 11 uses IGP interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX Vega 11 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 980M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 11 - with Vega.
- GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 11 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 231% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 70−75 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 84% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 55% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 257% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 189% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 252% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 75−80 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 142% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 277% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 28% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 192% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 272% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Radeon RX Vega 11. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon RX Vega 11 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Code name | GM204 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 7 October 2014 | 26 October 2017 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 704 |
| Core clock speed | 1038 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 1240 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | 4,940 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.84 | 61.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 3,462 gflops | 1,760 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| G-SYNC support | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| 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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