More recently, NVIDIA introduced Hi-End-solutions for desktop systems based on advanced GPU architecture Maxwell. Now Maxwell opportunities become available on mobile platforms. Meet the graphics processors for notebooks GeForce GTX 970M and GeForce GTX 980M.
Maxwell, the 10th generation of architectures considered the most technologically advanced architecture GPU. It solves the most complex problems in the field of lighting and visual computing. And he does it with a doubling of energy efficiency compared to previous generation architectures. The combination of these features gives excellent results when used in gaming laptops.
The new architecture Maxwell has reduced the difference in performance between the solution for the laptop and a similar solution for the desktop up to 80%. For comparison: NVIDIA Fermi, 8th generation architectures GPU, provided on laptops about 40% of the performance of equivalent video card for desktop solutions, the next generation NVIDIA Kepler reduced the gap to 60%. Furthermore, Maxwell laptops first time possible to maintain the resolution the more usual Full HD.
As with prior generation GPUs, GeForce GTX 980M - this is one of the world's fastest GPU for notebooks. Maxwell architecture delivers twice the performance compared to the Kepler architecture in such demanding video games like Battlefield 4 and Metro: Last Light.Now on mobile platforms, it is possible to play at resolutions up to 2500x1400 at ultra-high settings. But most laptops do not have such a high native resolution, and it is here that NVIDIA offers something more than just a high fps.
GPUs GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 can provide the gameplay more high-definition displays, even on standard 1080p. Technology of dynamic super resolution (DSR) allows the calculation of image in games or other 4K resolution. Then the image is scaled to the native resolution of the display of the notebook. The received image is of a much higher quality than in the performance of rendering directly in the resolution of 1080p.
Another critical requirement for gamers to gaming laptops is the ability to not "depend" on the outlet, and really play in battery mode.To solve this problem, we propose an improved version of the technology NVIDIA BatteryBoost. Instead disperse all components of the laptop to a maximum, BatteryBoost sets a maximum frame rate of 30 to 60 fps, then control comes into action at the level of driver through which runs all the system components including the CPU, GPU, and memory, and with maximum energy efficiency. And at the same time providing a smooth gameplay.
In the past since the announcement BatteryBoost six months have improved many aspects of the technology. As a result of close cooperation with OEMs, is now much more notebook models will support gameplay on mobile systems offline.
In addition, flow control has been improved battery. In utility GeForce Experience was added functionality BatteryBoost - now gamers can choose their own game settings offline. In addition, they can use the automatic optimization of the settings of the game when you are working offline with one click.
GPUs GeForce GTX 980M and 970M are equipped with the same technology as their desktop counterparts. This means an increase in productivity by 30% with the same picture quality, thanks to the multi-smoothing technology NVIDIA MFAA.
GPUs also support voxel global illumination (VXGI), which provides a better quality rendering of indirect lighting, including ambient lighting, specular reflections, etc.. This technology makes it possible for the first time gaming GPU delivers dynamic global illumination in real-time.
The unique combination of innovative technology, excellent performance and energy efficiency makes Maxwell most advanced in the world of architecture GPU. Currently, NVIDIA partners have presented more than a dozen systems based on the GPU GeForce GTX 980M and 970M. So, MSI plans to release models GT72, GS70 and GS60. Asus - gaming notebook G751. Gigabyte presented model Auros X7 and P35. For the rest of the announcement of the next on the manufacturers' websites.