NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

GTX 980 is an NVIDIA GPU released in 2014 with 4 GB of VRAM.

Estimated Render Times for One Frame of Benchmark Scenes

OpenData Score: 348.96

Our estimated render times for one frame of benchmark scenes

Benchmark scores on this page are derived from Blender Open Data snapshot medians for classroom, junkshop, and monster. The one-frame render time chart is our derived estimate based on those medians and the legacy page formula, so it should be treated as an estimate rather than an official Blender timing.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Performance Highlights

Comparative advantages in key areas

  • Solid performance for its generation
  • Efficient 28 nm process node

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Specific Performance Leaps

Significant improvements over previous generation

CUDA cores
Provides a decent level of parallel processing for rendering tasks.

Unique NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Features

Advantages for content creators

  • Maxwell 2.0 architecture
  • 2048 CUDA cores

Our Take on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, with its Maxwell 2.0 architecture, was a powerhouse in its time, offering solid performance for Blender users despite its 4 GB VRAM limitation. While it may not meet the current professional standards for VRAM, it still provides a decent rendering experience for smaller projects.

Pros:

  • Good performance for older projects
  • Efficient power consumption

Cons:

  • Limited VRAM for modern Blender projects
  • Outdated architecture compared to current GPUs

The GTX 980 remains a viable option for Blender users working on less demanding projects, but its limited VRAM and older architecture may not suffice for more complex scenes.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Advantages for Blender Content Creators

Efficient Architecture

Efficiency
Maxwell 2.0

The GTX 980's Maxwell 2.0 architecture offers efficient performance for its time, making it a reliable choice for less intensive Blender projects.

Why Choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 for Blender?

Unmatched performance for professional 3D content creation

  • Suitable for smaller, less complex Blender projects
  • Efficient power usage for its generation

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