Radeon PRO W6300 vs GeForce GTX 970M

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 Radeon PRO W6300 is positioned at rank 51 and the GeForce GTX 970M is on rank 27, so the GeForce GTX 970M 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 Radeon PRO W6300

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

99%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#36

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

531%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

100%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6300.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M 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.

Radeon PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6300 and GeForce GTX 970M

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M 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: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6300 scores 5,560 and the GeForce GTX 970M reaches 5,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 970M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M). Raw compute: 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 970M
G3D Mark Score	5,560	5,705+3%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.133 TFLOPS+18%	2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2040 MHz+97%	1038 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	256 KB	480 KB+88%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 970M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon PRO W6300 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 970M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 970M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6300 draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 970M's 81W — a 105.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.