GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 980
GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2014). The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 980
GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.
GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce GTX 980's 11,077 — the GeForce GTX 980 leads by 5.8%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,465 | 11,077+6% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+107% | 1216 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+14% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-77% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 209.3+315% | 50.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GN22-X6 | GM204 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #245 |
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