GeForce GTX 980M vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 980M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 980M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 GTX 980M or Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 980M
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
8 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 980M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 84 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
GeForce GTX 980M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 2512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
35−40
8−9
ultra / 1080p
24−27
5−6
QHD / 1440p
18−20
0−1
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
60−65
20−22
medium / 1080p
45−50
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 290% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
55−60
14−16
ultra / 1080p
50−55
12−14
QHD / 1440p
35−40
0−1
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
110−120
30−35
medium / 1080p
65−70
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 284% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
−
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
250−260
150−160
medium / 768p
220−230
130−140
ultra / 1080p
180−190
65−70
QHD / 1440p
110−120
35−40
4K / 2160p
70−75
27−30
high / 768p
210−220
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 105% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
−
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
85−90
medium / 768p
110−120
65−70
ultra / 1080p
100−110
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
45−50
10−11
ultra / 1080p
45−50
9−10
QHD / 1440p
30−35
−
4K / 2160p
16−18
4−5
low / 720p
85−90
24−27
medium / 1080p
50−55
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 316% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
65−70
16−18
ultra / 1080p
50−55
12−14
QHD / 1440p
30−33
−
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
70−75
medium / 1080p
120−130
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 224% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
60−65
14−16
ultra / 1080p
45−50
12−14
QHD / 1440p
35−40
3−4
4K / 2160p
24−27
−
low / 720p
110−120
30−35
medium / 1080p
70−75
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 318% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
140−150
60−65
medium / 768p
130−140
50−55
high / 1080p
75−80
16−18
ultra / 1080p
30−35
8−9
QHD / 1440p
24−27
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
27−30
6−7
ultra / 1080p
21−24
4−5
QHD / 1440p
18−20
−
4K / 2160p
9−10
1−2
low / 720p
70−75
16−18
medium / 1080p
35−40
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 385% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
130−140
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
120−130
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 34% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
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
16−18
medium / 1080p
35−40
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 216% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
140−150
30−35
medium / 768p
90−95
21−24
high / 1080p
50−55
10−12
ultra / 1080p
27−30
7−8
4K / 2160p
16−18
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 318% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
55−60
24−27
high / 768p
−
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 980M
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Code name
GM204
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
7 October 2014
1 October 2015
Pipelines
1536
384
Core clock speed
1038 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
1127 MHz
993 MHz
Transistor count
5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
51.84
Floating-point performance
3,462 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2500 MHz
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
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
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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