GeForce GTX 970M vs FirePro D300
GeForce GTX 970M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 is positioned at rank 27 and the FirePro D300 is on rank 130, so the GeForce GTX 970M 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro D300 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 and FirePro D300
GeForce GTX 970M
The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
FirePro D300
The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the FirePro D300 reaches 5,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro D300 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,280 (FirePro D300). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,705 | 5,722 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.657 TFLOPS+22% | 2.176 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB+50% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro D300 has 4 GB. The FirePro D300 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro D300) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 12 (FirePro D300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd Gen | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the FirePro D300's 150W — a 59.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (FirePro D300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 81W-46% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 70.4+85% | 38.1 |
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