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GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
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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 Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P5200 Max-Q.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) 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 SLI (móvel) and Quadro P5200 Max-Q
GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Quadro P5200 Max-Q
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) scores 12,523 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is built on Maxwell while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1569 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,523+2% | 12,308 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Boost Clock | 1228 MHz | 1569 MHz+28% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 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)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) draws 330W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 107% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 330W | 100W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.9 | 123.1+225% |
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