GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Quadro P2000 (móvel)

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 970M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P2000 (móvel) across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 162W vs 75W.

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅53.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 970M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 970M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 162W, a 87W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅53.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 970M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 970M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 162W, a 87W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P2000 (móvel) across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 162W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P2000 (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 970M SLI?

Yes. Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 53.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2014, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014 and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro P2000 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 53.6% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (5,353 vs 5,500). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 970M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 970M SLI is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Quadro P2000 (móvel) is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 970M SLI Benchmark Check

Quadro P2000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
1080p
low	38 FPS	88 FPS
medium	32 FPS	79 FPS
high	22 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	31 FPS	82 FPS
medium	24 FPS	71 FPS
high	15 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	38 FPS
medium	9 FPS	35 FPS
high	6 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
1080p
low	86 FPS	165 FPS
medium	59 FPS	134 FPS
high	42 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	113 FPS
medium	28 FPS	89 FPS
high	20 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	16 FPS	57 FPS
medium	10 FPS	45 FPS
high	8 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	27 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
1080p
low	248 FPS	241 FPS
medium	198 FPS	193 FPS
high	165 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	181 FPS
medium	148 FPS	145 FPS
high	124 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	120 FPS
medium	99 FPS	96 FPS
high	82 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
1080p
low	110 FPS	226 FPS
medium	86 FPS	177 FPS
high	60 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	174 FPS
medium	49 FPS	135 FPS
high	37 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	84 FPS
medium	25 FPS	63 FPS
high	19 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	41 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Quadro P2000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 15 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1291 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Quadro P2000 (móvel) reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 1,152 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1291 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,500+3%	5,353
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+122%	1152
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1291 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
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: 192-bit x2 vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit x2+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the Quadro P2000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 73.4% difference. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.