GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) vs Tesla M60

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 300W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 300W vs 100W.

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

2015

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 300W, a 200W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 300W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) better than Tesla M60?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,366 vs 7,002 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 300W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 5.2% higher G3D Mark. Tesla M60 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Tesla M60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Tesla M60 is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 7,002 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Tesla M60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
1080p
low	82 FPS	104 FPS
medium	71 FPS	90 FPS
high	60 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	91 FPS
medium	63 FPS	80 FPS
high	47 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	29 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	17 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
1080p
low	170 FPS	173 FPS
medium	145 FPS	136 FPS
high	121 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	125 FPS
medium	96 FPS	96 FPS
high	78 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	68 FPS
medium	47 FPS	52 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)Open Tesla M60

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
1080p
low	331 FPS	315 FPS
medium	265 FPS	252 FPS
high	221 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	249 FPS	236 FPS
medium	199 FPS	189 FPS
high	166 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	158 FPS
medium	133 FPS	126 FPS
high	110 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	79 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
1080p
low	152 FPS	182 FPS
medium	127 FPS	148 FPS
high	110 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	132 FPS
medium	95 FPS	110 FPS
high	84 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	77 FPS
medium	52 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) and Tesla M60

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) scores 7,366 versus the Tesla M60's 7,002 — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) leads by 5.2%. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score	7,366+5%	7,002
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.358 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS ×2+11%
Boost Clock	1216 MHz+3%	1178 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	128	128 ×2
L1 Cache	768 KB	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
Encoder	NVENC (2nd Gen)	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)	Tesla M60
TDP	100W-67%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	73.7+216%	23.3