GeForce GTX 980M vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
GeForce GTX 980M
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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.
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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is on rank 197, so the GeForce GTX 980M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Legacy (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $250 for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 228.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+228.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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.
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 980M scores 7,353 versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 7,000 — the GeForce GTX 980M leads by 5%. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,353+5% | 7,000 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | 1500 MHz+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 980M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 980M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — a 18.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 980M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s+19% | 135 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5+41% | ES 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | Adreno VPU |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Adreno VPU |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980M draws 100W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 40W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 73.5 | 175.0+138% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 980M costs 68% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the GeForce GTX 980M offers 228.2% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-68% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.9+228% | 28.0 |
| Codename | GM204 | — |
| Release | October 7 2014 | October 26 2023 |
| Ranking | #344 | #482 |
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