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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 100W vs 40W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 40W instead of 100W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 40W instead of 100W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 100W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) better than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,366 vs 7,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015 and a 4nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 5.2% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS make more sense than GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)?

Yes. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (40W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) currently gives you 5.2% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
1080p
low	82 FPS	99 FPS
medium	71 FPS	86 FPS
high	60 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	88 FPS
medium	63 FPS	76 FPS
high	47 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	29 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	17 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
1080p
low	170 FPS	111 FPS
medium	145 FPS	77 FPS
high	121 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	76 FPS
medium	96 FPS	46 FPS
high	78 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	35 FPS
medium	47 FPS	23 FPS
high	45 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
1080p
low	331 FPS	315 FPS
medium	265 FPS	252 FPS
high	221 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	249 FPS	236 FPS
medium	199 FPS	189 FPS
high	166 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	158 FPS
medium	133 FPS	126 FPS
high	110 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
1080p
low	176 FPS	159 FPS
medium	147 FPS	131 FPS
high	132 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	116 FPS
medium	107 FPS	97 FPS
high	97 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	67 FPS
medium	60 FPS	54 FPS
high	49 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 7,000 — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) leads by 5.2%. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	7,366+5%	7,000
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1500 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — a 65.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+66%	135 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+44%	ES 3.2
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Encoder	NVENC (2nd Gen)	Adreno VPU
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	Adreno VPU
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.