GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Arc A750
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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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 980M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Arc A750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A750 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A750 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (268mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A750 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 980M SLI and Arc A750
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Arc A750
The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI scores 12,523 and the Arc A750 reaches 12,600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Arc A750 uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 3,584 (Arc A750). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,523 | 12,600 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 2400 MHz+113% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A750) — a 220% advantage for the Arc A750. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 512 GB/s+220% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A750). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI draws 200W versus the Arc A750's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 650W (Arc A750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 268mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 268mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 78°C-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.6+12% | 56.0 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A750 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Arc A750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $289 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $229 |
| Codename | — | DG2-512 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #263 | #212 |
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