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 980 SLI (móvel)

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
❌43.5% higher power demand at 330W vs 230W.

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

✅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).
✅Draws 230W instead of 330W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

2015

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅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).
✅Draws 230W instead of 330W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
❌43.5% higher power demand at 330W vs 230W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) better than Radeon Pro WX 9100?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,523 vs 12,250 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,199 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro WX 9100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro WX 9100 make more sense than GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 9100 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (230W vs 330W), and staying closer to $2,199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro WX 9100 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 980 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 9100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	128 FPS	215 FPS
medium	109 FPS	194 FPS
high	90 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	186 FPS
medium	93 FPS	160 FPS
high	67 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	77 FPS
medium	35 FPS	66 FPS
high	22 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	106 FPS	320 FPS
medium	82 FPS	279 FPS
high	63 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	209 FPS
medium	42 FPS	176 FPS
high	31 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	21 FPS	100 FPS
medium	15 FPS	82 FPS
high	12 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	564 FPS	551 FPS
medium	451 FPS	441 FPS
high	376 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	413 FPS
medium	338 FPS	331 FPS
high	282 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	276 FPS
medium	225 FPS	220 FPS
high	188 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	257 FPS	323 FPS
medium	228 FPS	281 FPS
high	195 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	237 FPS
medium	175 FPS	214 FPS
high	144 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	143 FPS
medium	90 FPS	126 FPS
high	76 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) and Radeon Pro WX 9100

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. 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 980 SLI (móvel) 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 980 SLI (móvel) is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	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	4096	4096
Boost Clock	1228 MHz	1500 MHz+22%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	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 980 SLI (móvel) 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 980 SLI (móvel)	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 980 SLI (móvel)) 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 980 SLI (móvel)	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 980 SLI (móvel)) 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 980 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	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 980 SLI (móvel) draws 330W versus the Radeon Pro WX 9100's 230W — a 35.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) 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 980 SLI (móvel)	Radeon Pro WX 9100
TDP	330W	230W-30%
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	37.9	53.3+41%