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.

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 Tesla K80 is on rank 343, so the GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M SLI

#122

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

296%

#124

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

268%

#125

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

268%

#129

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

243%

#130

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

242%

#132

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

98%

#328

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13807%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

100%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

99%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

97%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

96%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

89%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

88%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

85%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

85%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K80.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Tesla K80
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI Benchmark Check

Tesla K80 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Tesla K80

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Tesla K80
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

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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	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.