GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100

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 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100: 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 980M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 9100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

✅112.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 112.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 980M SLI instead at 12,523 vs 12,250, 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 980M SLI 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?

Radeon Pro WX 9100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 980M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100 Technical Specifications

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

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 9100

The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI scores 12,523 and the Radeon Pro WX 9100 reaches 12,250 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 1127 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
G3D Mark Score	12,523+2%	12,250
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072	4096+33%
Boost Clock	1127 MHz	1500 MHz+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 carries 16 GB. Radeon Pro WX 9100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 980M SLI and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 9100.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
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 9100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
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 9100). 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 9100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
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 9100'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 9100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
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	85°C
Perf/Watt	62.6+17%	53.3

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon Pro WX 9100 (2017 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP	—	$2199
Codename	—	Vega 10
Release	October 7 2014	July 10 2017
Ranking	#263	#219

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