GeForce GTX 980M vs Quadro T2000

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 T2000 is on rank 125, so the GeForce GTX 980M 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%

#57

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 T2000

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

99%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

97%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

90%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

85%

#110

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1218%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

100%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

94%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

92%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

91%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

88%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

88%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

82%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

82%

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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T2000.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro T2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro T2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $80), it costs 6% less, resulting in a 5.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

GeForce GTX 980M Benchmark Check

Quadro T2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980M and Quadro T2000

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 T2000

The Quadro T2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980M scores 7,353 and the Quadro T2000 reaches 7,279 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro T2000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 192 (Quadro T2000). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
G3D Mark Score	7,353+1%	7,279
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1536+700%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.659 TFLOPS+246%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	576 KB+125%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro T2000) — the GeForce GTX 980M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
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 7.0 (Quadro T2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980M draws 100W versus the Quadro T2000's 62W — a 46.9% difference. The Quadro T2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 350W (Quadro T2000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M	Quadro T2000
TDP	100W	62W-38%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	73.5	117.4+60%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro T2000 costs 6.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 97.1 (Quadro T2000) — the Quadro T2000 offers 5.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 980M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).