
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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 980 (móvel) is positioned at rank 48 and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q is on rank 11, so the Quadro P4000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4000 Max-Q 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 980 (móvel) and Quadro P4000 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q reaches 7,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,366 | 7,500+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.358 TFLOPS | 4.401 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1216 MHz | 1228 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+14% | 672 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (2nd Gen) | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (2nd Gen) | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 73.7 | 75.0+2% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GP104 |
| Release | September 21 2015 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #314 | #298 |
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