Radeon 8040S vs GeForce GTX 980
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 980 with Radeon 8040S, including specs and performance data.
GTX 980 outperforms 8040S by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 245 | 264 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 9.04 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 12.27 | 32.41 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) |
| GPU code name | GM204 | Strix Halo |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 19 September 2014 (11 years ago) | 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $549 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 1024 |
| Core clock speed | 1064 MHz | 1295 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1216 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 5,200 million | no data |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 165 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 155.6 | 179.2 |
| Floating-point processing power | 4.981 TFLOPS | 5.734 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 64 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | no data |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | no data | 64 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Length | 267 mm | no data |
| Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Recommended system power (PSU) | 500 Watt | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | System Shared |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 7.0 GB/s | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2 | Portable Device Dependent |
| Multi monitor support | 4 displays | no data |
| VGA аnalog display support | + | no data |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | no data |
| HDMI | + | - |
| HDCP | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
| Audio input for HDMI | Internal | no data |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| GameStream | + | - |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | - |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | no data |
| GameWorks | + | - |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | - |
| Optimus | + | - |
| BatteryBoost | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 93
+16.3%
| 80−85
−16.3%
|
| 1440p | 51
+27.5%
| 40−45
−27.5%
|
| 4K | 39
+30%
| 30−35
−30%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 5.90 | no data |
| 1440p | 10.76 | no data |
| 4K | 14.08 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 150−160
+12.6%
|
130−140
−12.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
+13.5%
|
50−55
−13.5%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 55−60
+18.8%
|
45−50
−18.8%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 109
+16%
|
90−95
−16%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 150−160
+12.6%
|
130−140
−12.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
+13.5%
|
50−55
−13.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 80
+3.9%
|
75−80
−3.9%
|
| Fortnite | 242
+105%
|
110−120
−105%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 90
−4.4%
|
90−95
+4.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 85−90
+13.3%
|
75−80
−13.3%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 55−60
+18.8%
|
45−50
−18.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 93
+0%
|
90−95
+0%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
+7.9%
|
160−170
−7.9%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 90
−4.4%
|
90−95
+4.4%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 150−160
+12.6%
|
130−140
−12.6%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 260−270
+4.3%
|
250−260
−4.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
+13.5%
|
50−55
−13.5%
|
| Dota 2 | 120−130
+17.3%
|
110−120
−17.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 73
−5.5%
|
75−80
+5.5%
|
| Fortnite | 116
−1.7%
|
110−120
+1.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 83
−13.3%
|
90−95
+13.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 85−90
+13.3%
|
75−80
−13.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 72
−19.4%
|
85−90
+19.4%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 55−60
+18.8%
|
45−50
−18.8%
|
| Metro Exodus | 60−65
+15.4%
|
50−55
−15.4%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 79
−17.7%
|
90−95
+17.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 85
+19.7%
|
70−75
−19.7%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
+7.9%
|
160−170
−7.9%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 82
−14.6%
|
90−95
+14.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
+13.5%
|
50−55
−13.5%
|
| Dota 2 | 120−130
+17.3%
|
110−120
−17.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 69
−11.6%
|
75−80
+11.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 59
−59.3%
|
90−95
+59.3%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 55−60
+18.8%
|
45−50
−18.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 56
−66.1%
|
90−95
+66.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 46
−54.3%
|
70−75
+54.3%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
+18.7%
|
150−160
−18.7%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 91
−29.7%
|
110−120
+29.7%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65
+17.6%
|
50−55
−17.6%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 190−200
+12.4%
|
160−170
−12.4%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 50−55
+18.6%
|
40−45
−18.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 35−40
+15.6%
|
30−35
−15.6%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+16.7%
|
150−160
−16.7%
|
| Valorant | 210−220
+6.9%
|
200−210
−6.9%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 62
−6.5%
|
65−70
+6.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 27−30
+21.7%
|
21−24
−21.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 48
−12.5%
|
50−55
+12.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 48
−27.1%
|
60−65
+27.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 30−33
+15.4%
|
24−27
−15.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 45−50
+18.4%
|
35−40
−18.4%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 53
−7.5%
|
55−60
+7.5%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 27−30
+21.7%
|
21−24
−21.7%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 59
+34.1%
|
40−45
−34.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 16−18
+21.4%
|
14−16
−21.4%
|
| Metro Exodus | 21−24
+15%
|
20−22
−15%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 29
−20.7%
|
35−40
+20.7%
|
| Valorant | 160−170
+15.1%
|
130−140
−15.1%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 32
−15.6%
|
35−40
+15.6%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 27−30
+16.7%
|
24−27
−16.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+20%
|
10−11
−20%
|
| Dota 2 | 85−90
+14.7%
|
75−80
−14.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24
−16.7%
|
27−30
+16.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 34
−23.5%
|
40−45
+23.5%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 16−18
+13.3%
|
14−16
−13.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 20
−25%
|
24−27
+25%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 25
−4%
|
24−27
+4%
|
This is how GTX 980 and Radeon 8040S compete in popular games:
- GTX 980 is 16% faster in 1080p
- GTX 980 is 28% faster in 1440p
- GTX 980 is 30% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Fortnite, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the GTX 980 is 105% faster.
- in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Radeon 8040S is 66% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- GTX 980 performs better in 35 tests (59%)
- Radeon 8040S performs better in 23 tests (39%)
- there's a draw in 1 test (2%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 25.06 | 22.07 |
| Recency | 19 September 2014 | 6 January 2025 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 165 Watt | 55 Watt |
GTX 980 has a 13.5% higher aggregate performance score.
Radeon 8040S, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 600% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GTX 980 is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon 8040S in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 980 is a desktop graphics card while Radeon 8040S is a notebook one.
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