GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
VS
Radeon Pro WX 8200

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro WX 8200

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

2015Core: 1126 MHzBoost: 1228 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro WX 8200

2018Core: 1200 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz

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.

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 980 SLI (móvel)

#1
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
46%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 8200

#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
134%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
131%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
121%
#50
119%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
117%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
114%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
114%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
111%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
107%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
105%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
101%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
100%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
98%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
98%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
95%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
86%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
82%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
71%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
68%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
60%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
56%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro WX 8200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel).

InsightGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 8200 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 980 SLI (móvel) and Radeon Pro WX 8200

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 8200

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) scores 12,523 and the Radeon Pro WX 8200 reaches 12,615 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 8200 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro WX 8200). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
G3D Mark Score
12,523
12,615
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4096+14%
3584
Boost Clock
1228 MHz
1500 MHz+22%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 8200). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 8200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 8200).

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
Encoder
NVENC 4.0 (2x)
VCE 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) draws 330W versus the Radeon Pro WX 8200's 230W — a 35.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon Pro WX 8200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
TDP
330W
230W-30%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
37.9
54.8+45%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$350
Codename
N16E-GXX SLI
Vega 10
Release
September 22 2015
August 13 2018
Ranking
#145
#210