GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 8200

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 980M SLI

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

138%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

125%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

114%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#37

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

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%

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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 980M SLI 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 980M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 8200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980M SLI and Radeon Pro WX 8200

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 8200 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro WX 8200). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
G3D Mark Score	12,523	12,615
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Boost Clock	1127 MHz	1500 MHz+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	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 980M SLI) 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	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 980M SLI) 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 980M SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 8200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	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 980M SLI draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro WX 8200's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
TDP	200W-13%	230W
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	62.6+14%	54.8