Radeon Pro WX 9100 vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Radeon Pro WX 9100
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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 Radeon Pro WX 9100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Radeon Pro WX 9100 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 12,250 and the GeForce GTX 980M SLI reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1127 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,250 | 12,523+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz+33% | 1127 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 draws 230W versus the GeForce GTX 980M SLI's 200W — a 14% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 200W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3 | 62.6+17% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | — |
| Release | July 10 2017 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #219 | #263 |
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