NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M Benchmark and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M

The GeForce GTX 980M is a GPU from NVIDIA released in 2014. This chip has an average gaming score with 1650 points in our GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 980M has 4 GiB of GDDR5 memory, with a total memory bandwidth of 156 GB/s. The memory bus has a width of 256 bits. When choosing a GPU, plan ahead and select a model with enough memory for your needs. High resolutions such as 4K require significantly more memory than 1080p as there is more data to display on the screen.

In terms of clock speed, the GeForce GTX 980M GPU core runs at a frequency of 1038 MHz and if power and temperature permits, it can boost up to 1127 MHz. A clock speed is the frequency at which the GPU updates. A higher speed means more processing can happen per cycle. This is useful only when comparing cards of the same generation, as other architectures may process more or less per clock.

As for rendering API support, the GeForce GTX 980M supports up to DirectX 12. In addition, in cross-platform titles, OpenGL 4.5 features are supported. Newer APIs are usually more efficient, allowing for better performance in games and better graphical effects.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M has a TDP of 100W, this is the amount of heat energy produced by the chip as a byproduct. The higher the TDP, the more heat is produced.

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