GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs FirePro W8100

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 970XM FORCE is positioned at rank 90 and the FirePro W8100 is on rank 254, so the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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 970XM FORCE

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#80

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

243%

#82

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

220%

#83

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

220%

#87

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

200%

#88

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

198%

#90

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

99%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

94%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#253

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#255

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#264

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W8100 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 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and FirePro W8100

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the FirePro W8100 reaches 6,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W8100 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 2,560 (FirePro W8100). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
G3D Mark Score	6,707	6,812+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	4.219 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	480 KB	640 KB+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
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)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1 MB (FirePro W8100) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12 (FirePro W8100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the FirePro W8100's 220W — a 92.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 350W (FirePro W8100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 87°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	FirePro W8100
TDP	81W-63%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-14%	87°C
Perf/Watt	82.8+167%	31.0