GeForce GTX 980M vs Quadro FX 3800
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 3800
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 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 108 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce GTX 980M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GTX 980M is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 980M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 438 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 900 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 816% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 1850% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 980M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 245% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| GeForce GTX 980M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 180% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 1966% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 573% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 1283% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | − |
| high / 1080p | 75−80 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 484% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 7100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 55% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 187% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 2−3 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 3500% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | − |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 3166% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | − | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 89% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 980M | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | GM204 | GT200B |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 7 October 2014 | 30 March 2009 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1038 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.84 | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 3,462 gflops | 462.3 gflops |
| Length | 198 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| G-SYNC support | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 1.3 |
| 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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