GeForce GTX 965M vs GeForce GTX 880M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 965M is positioned at rank 39 and the GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, so the GeForce GTX 965M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 965M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

90%

#29

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

169%

#31

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

153%

#32

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

153%

#36

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

139%

#37

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

138%

#39

GeForce GTX 965M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

90%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

88%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M

#106

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#108

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#109

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#113

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#114

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 965M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 965M 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.

GeForce GTX 965M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and GeForce GTX 880M

GeForce GTX 965M

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

GeForce GTX 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
G3D Mark Score	3,860	3,826
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.355 TFLOPS	3.05 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+16%	993 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 880M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GeForce GTX 965M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	160 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GeForce GTX 880M
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 83.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.