GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs L2
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is positioned at rank 132 and the L2 is on rank 254, so the GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Performance Per Dollar L2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The L2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L2.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and L2
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 11,776 (L2). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,467 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 11776+360% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2520 MHz+143% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit x2+50% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the L2's 275W — a 51.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 162W-41% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0+71% | 19.9 |
Value Analysis
The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1500 |
| Codename | — | AD102 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | November 16 2023 |
| Ranking | #284 | #189 |
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