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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

2014

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro WX 8200

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980M SLI is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

2014

Radeon Pro WX 8200

2018

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 980M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 980M SLI is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro WX 8200 better than GeForce GTX 980M SLI?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,523 vs 12,615 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro WX 8200 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro WX 8200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2014, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro WX 8200 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $999 MSRP. Radeon Pro WX 8200 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro WX 8200 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $999 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR upscaling.

Is GeForce GTX 980M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 980M SLI is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon Pro WX 8200 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
1080p
low	45 FPS	163 FPS
medium	37 FPS	140 FPS
high	27 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	130 FPS
medium	26 FPS	108 FPS
high	17 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	15 FPS	50 FPS
medium	12 FPS	43 FPS
high	7 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
1080p
low	98 FPS	320 FPS
medium	74 FPS	277 FPS
high	56 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	209 FPS
medium	38 FPS	175 FPS
high	27 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	100 FPS
medium	13 FPS	81 FPS
high	11 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
1080p
low	564 FPS	568 FPS
medium	451 FPS	454 FPS
high	376 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	426 FPS
medium	338 FPS	341 FPS
high	282 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	284 FPS
medium	225 FPS	227 FPS
high	175 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	142 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
1080p
low	191 FPS	272 FPS
medium	158 FPS	237 FPS
high	109 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	207 FPS
medium	97 FPS	184 FPS
high	70 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	123 FPS
medium	50 FPS	108 FPS
high	37 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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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)

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro WX 8200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 8200
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)

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