GeForce GTX 980 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
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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 RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU 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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 980 and RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
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.
RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 scores 11,077 and the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU reaches 11,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1140 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,077 | 11,009 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.981 TFLOPS+7% | 4.669 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1216 MHz+7% | 1140 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 draws 220W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 145.1% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 35W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 82mm |
| Height | 111mm | 4mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.4 | 314.5+524% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GA107S |
| Release | September 19 2014 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #245 | #246 |
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