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    GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

    When comparing GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU, 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 SLI and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 SLI here:

    GeForce GTX 980M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 980M SLI Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
    Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 300 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 8 GB 16 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 14 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 980M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 980M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - with GCN 5.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 362 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M SLI is 3296 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 55−60 50−55
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 35−40
    QHD / 1440p 30−35 27−30
    4K / 2160p 18−20 16−18
    low / 720p 80−85 80−85
    medium / 1080p 65−70 60−65
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 980M SLI Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
    Architecture Maxwell GCN 5.0
    Code name Vega 10
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 7 October 2014 27 June 2017
    Pipelines 3072 4096
    Core clock speed 1038 MHz 1400 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz 1500 MHz
    Transistor count 2x 5200 Million 12,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 384.0
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 2x 256 Bit 2048 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1704 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan + 1.1.125
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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