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 970XM FORCE vs Quadro P2000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro P2000: 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 970XM FORCE

2014

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 5 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
❌32.8% longer card at 267mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (5 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 201mm instead of 267mm, a 66mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P2000 instead at 6,964 vs 6,707, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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?

Quadro P2000 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, Quadro P2000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro P2000 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the Quadro P2000 reaches 6,964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score	6,707	6,964+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	3.031 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1480 MHz+43%
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+20%	1.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
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)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 carries 5 GB. Quadro P2000 gives you 25% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and 256-bit on the Quadro P2000. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	5 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+20%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 7.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
TDP	81W	75W-7%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	201mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	82.8	92.9+12%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro P2000 (2017 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
MSRP	—	$425
Codename	GM204	GP106
Release	October 7 2014	February 6 2017
Ranking	#408	#346

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