GeForce GTX 980M vs Quadro M5000M

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 980M is positioned at rank 53 and the Quadro M5000M is on rank 13, so the Quadro M5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

91%

#43

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

192%

#45

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

174%

#46

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

174%

#50

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

158%

#51

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

157%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

209%

#13

Quadro M5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M5000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980M and Quadro M5000M

GeForce GTX 980M

The GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,353 points.

Quadro M5000M

The Quadro M5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1051 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,056 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980M scores 7,353 and the Quadro M5000M reaches 7,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M5000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 1 (Quadro M5000M). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1051 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
G3D Mark Score	7,353+4%	7,056
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1,536
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.659 TFLOPS	2.995 TFLOPS+81%
Boost Clock	1127 MHz+7%	1051 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	576 KB	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000M has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro M5000M
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980M draws 100W versus the Quadro M5000M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 350W (Quadro M5000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.