Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 980

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel).

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $600 for the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel), it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1127.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1127.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 980

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) scores 10,829 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
G3D Mark Score	10,829	11,077+2%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.359 TFLOPS+28%	4.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1380 MHz+13%	1216 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 980 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	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: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.1+10%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 93.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980
TDP	80W-64%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	135.4+169%	50.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 91.7% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 1130.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).