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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce 820M vs GeForce GTX 980 Mobile

The GeForce 820M is much slower than the GeForce GTX 980 Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 1940% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 980 Mobile ranks 15 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce 820M Logo
GeForce 820M
622.1 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 980 Mobile has 651% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce 820M Logo
GeForce 820M
6.48 GP/s

GeForce GTX 980 Mobile fills pixels 1026% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce 820M Logo
GeForce 820M
25.92 GT/s

GeForce GTX 980 Mobile maps textures 463% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 Mobile has 6 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce 820M Logo
GeForce 820M
28.83 GB/s

GeForce GTX 980 Mobile moves data 678% faster.

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GDDR5
128-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 800M
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GeForce 900M
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce 820M or GeForce GTX 980 Mobile?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce 820M or GeForce GTX 980 Mobile?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce 820M and GeForce GTX 980 Mobile?expand_more
Performance: GeForce 820M scores 0/100, GeForce GTX 980 Mobile scores 15/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce 820M or GeForce GTX 980 Mobile bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce 820M or GeForce GTX 980 Mobile?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce 820M and GeForce GTX 980 Mobile?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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