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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 Radeon PRO W6300 is on rank 51, so the Radeon PRO W6300 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 Radeon PRO W6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon PRO W6300 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 Radeon PRO W6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon PRO W6300 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Radeon PRO W6300
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.
Radeon PRO W6300
The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Radeon PRO W6300 reaches 5,560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,560+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+233% | 768 |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2040 MHz+97% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6300 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit x2+50% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 146.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 162W | 25W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0 | 222.4+554% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | — | Navi 24 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #284 | #413 |
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