GeForce GTX 980 vs Quadro M2000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M, 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 Quadro M2000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Quadro M2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M2000M 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 Quadro M2000M here:

Quadro M2000M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro M2000M
Power consumption (TDP)	165 Watt	55 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pins	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU)	500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 980 has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M2000M.
GeForce GTX 980 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M2000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce GTX 980 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M2000M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M are build with Maxwell architecture.
GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro M2000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M2000M is 4993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	55−60	18−20
ultra / 1080p	35−40	10−11
QHD / 1440p	30−35	4−5
4K / 2160p	18−20	4−5
low / 720p	80−85	35−40
medium / 1080p	65−70	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 206% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	85−90	27−30
ultra / 1080p	75−80	24−27
QHD / 1440p	60−65	8−9
4K / 2160p	30−35	6−7
low / 720p	140−150	60−65
medium / 1080p	95−100	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Battlefield 5 is 207% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	−	50−55
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 980.
low / 768p	250−260	220−230
medium / 768p	230−240	190−200
ultra / 1080p	−	110−120
QHD / 1440p	150−160	70−75
4K / 2160p	100−110	40−45
high / 768p	220−230	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 41% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	−	45−50
medium / 1080p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
medium / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	110−120	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Dota 2 is 19% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	70−75	21−24
ultra / 1080p	65−70	20−22
QHD / 1440p	45−50	18−20
4K / 2160p	24−27	7−8
low / 720p	100−110	45−50
medium / 1080p	75−80	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Far Cry 5 is 182% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	100−110	27−30
ultra / 1080p	80−85	21−24
QHD / 1440p	50−55	14−16
4K / 2160p	21−24	−
low / 720p	230−240	110−120
medium / 1080p	150−160	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Fortnite is 157% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	95−100	30−35
ultra / 1080p	75−80	21−24
QHD / 1440p	55−60	10−12
4K / 2160p	35−40	−
low / 720p	140−150	60−65
medium / 1080p	100−110	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Forza Horizon 4 is 190% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	160−170	95−100
medium / 768p	150−160	85−90
high / 1080p	100−110	35−40
ultra / 1080p	55−60	14−16
QHD / 1440p	45−50	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Grand Theft Auto V is 120% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	40−45	10−12
ultra / 1080p	35−40	9−10
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	16−18	2−3
low / 720p	100−110	35−40
medium / 1080p	60−65	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Metro Exodus is 246% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	90−95	−
ultra / 1080p	65−70	14−16
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	130−140	65−70
medium / 1080p	100−110	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 209% more, than Quadro M2000M.
high / 1080p	40−45	14−16
ultra / 1080p	27−30	9−10
QHD / 1440p	21−24	0−1
4K / 2160p	14−16	−
low / 720p	100−110	35−40
medium / 1080p	60−65	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 195% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	210−220	65−70
medium / 768p	140−150	40−45
high / 1080p	80−85	21−24
ultra / 1080p	45−50	12−14
4K / 2160p	30−33	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 246% more, than Quadro M2000M.
low / 768p	140−150	90−95
medium / 768p	−	60−65
ultra / 1080p	70−75	35−40
high / 768p	−	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in World of Tanks is 66% more, than Quadro M2000M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro M2000M
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Code name	GM204	GM107
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	19 September 2014	2 October 2015
Pipelines	2048	640
Core clock speed		1038 MHz
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1197 MHz
Transistor count	5,200 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	144 billion/sec	43.92
Floating-point performance	4,981 gflops	1,405 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	7.0 GB/s	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s	80 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Shader Model	6.4	5.0
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.54 kh/s
CUDA cores	2048
Bus support	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	173 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
Display Port		1.2
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
nView Display Management		+
GameStream	+
GeForce ShadowPlay	+
GPU Boost	2.0
GameWorks	+
BatteryBoost	+
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GeForce GTX 980 vs Quadro M2000M

Quadro M2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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