GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 9100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI and Radeon Pro WX 9100
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | — | Vega 10 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | July 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #263 | #219 |
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