GeForce GTX 980M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M and Radeon 550X, 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 550X 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 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce GTX 980M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 980M is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 980M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 44 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
- GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 4500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 377% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 386% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
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 Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 129% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 91% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | − |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 400% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 65−70 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 282% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 415% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 212% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 471% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 36% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 109% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 320% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 415% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 20−22 |
high / 768p | − | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 34% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 980M | Radeon 550X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | GM204 | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 7 October 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 1536 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1038 MHz | 1082 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 1218 MHz |
Transistor count | 5,200 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 51.84 | 38.98 |
Floating-point performance | 3,462 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
G-SYNC support | + | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
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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