RTX A1000 Embedded GPU vs GeForce GTX 980
RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU 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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 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 RTX A1000 Embedded GPU and GeForce GTX 980
RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 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.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU scores 11,009 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 1140 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,009 | 11,077 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.669 TFLOPS | 4.981 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1140 MHz | 1216 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 145.1% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-84% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 82mm | 267mm |
| Height | 4mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 314.5+524% | 50.4 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | RTX A1000 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GA107S | GM204 |
| Release | March 30 2022 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #246 | #245 |
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