NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 - Specs & Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

Ranked 75 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Year of Manufacture: 2014
Process Technology: 28 nm
Power Consumption: 165 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 operates at a base clock frequency of , with the potential to overclock up to 1216 MHz. This card is equipped with 4 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 7.0 GB/s and an impressive memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, including:

Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

Place in performance rating:		114
Value for money (0-100):		56.16
Architecture:		Maxwell
Code name:		GM204
Type:		Desktop
Release date:		19 September 2014 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP):		$549
Price now:		$503 (0.9x MSRP)
Value for money:		25.30
GPU code name:		GM204
Market segment:		Desktop

Pipelines:		2048
Boost Clock:		1216 MHz
Transistor count:		5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology:		28 nm
Power consumption (TDP):		165 Watt
Texture fill rate:		144 billion/sec
Floating-point performance:		4,981 gflops
CUDA cores:		2048
Pipelines / CUDA cores:		2048
Boost clock speed:		1216 MHz
Number of transistors:		5,200 million
Thermal design power (TDP):		165 Watt

Interface:		PCIe 3.0 x16
Length:		10.5" (26.7 cm)
Supplementary power connectors:		2x 6-pins
SLI options:		+
Recommended system power (PSU):		500 Watt
Bus support:		PCI Express 3.0
Height:		4.376" (11.1 cm)

Memory type:		GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount:		4 GB
Memory bus width:		256 Bit
Memory clock speed:		7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth:		224 GB/s
Shared memory:		-

Display Connectors:		Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2
G-SYNC support:		+
Multi monitor support:		4 displays
HDCP:		+
Maximum VGA resolution:		2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI:		Internal
HDMI:		+
VGA аnalog display support:		+
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support:		+

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

Performance Specifications

Key Features and Compatibility

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 in Popular Games

Comparison Tools

General info

Technical specs

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Memory

Video outputs and ports

Technologies

API support

Overall gaming performance

AMD equivalent

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 in Benchmarks

Overall benchmark performance

3DMark Ice Storm GPU | CpusData

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

3DMark Fire Strike Score

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark Vantage Performance

Passmark

Unigine Heaven 4.0

Unigine Heaven 3.0

Octane Render OctaneBench

3D Vision:		+
GPU Boost:		2.0
CUDA:		+
GeForce Experience:		+
Surround:		+
Adaptive Vertical Sync:		+
Optimus:		+
GameStream:		+
GeForce ShadowPlay:		+
GameWorks:		+
BatteryBoost:		+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder:		+

DirectX:		12 (12_1)
OpenGL:		4.5
Vulkan:		1.1.126
Shader Model:		6.4
OpenCL:		1.2

Legend
5	Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
	May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
	May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
?	Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
	Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.