GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Tesla K80

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.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Tesla K80 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Tesla K80: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 162W instead of 300W, a 138W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,000 MSRP).

Tesla K80

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌85.2% higher power demand at 300W vs 162W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.6% in PassMark G3D (5,500 vs 5,363), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Tesla K80 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Tesla K80 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 970M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Tesla K80 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Tesla K80

The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Tesla K80 reaches 5,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Tesla K80 uses Kepler 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 2,496 (Tesla K80). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 824 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Tesla K80
G3D Mark Score	5,500+3%	5,363
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+3%	2496 ×2
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+26%	824 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla K80 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Tesla K80
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 ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 192-bit x2 on the GeForce GTX 970M SLI and 128-bit on the Tesla K80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Tesla K80
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 Tesla K80's 300W — a 59.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (Tesla K80). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.