GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro P2000

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 Quadro P2000 is on rank 89, so the Quadro P2000 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 Quadro P2000

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

93%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

92%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

90%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

88%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

88%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

86%

#74

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

901%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

100%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

99%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

94%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 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	Quadro P2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+25%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P2000 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

Quadro P2000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and Quadro P2000

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro P2000
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 Quadro P2000 has 5 GB. The Quadro P2000 offers 25% 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 1.25 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%