GeForce GTX 980M SLI vs Radeon Pro WX 9100

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

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

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).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

2014

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

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

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).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI?

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 and staying closer to $2,199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 980M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 9100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	45 FPS	169 FPS
medium	37 FPS	150 FPS
high	27 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	147 FPS
medium	26 FPS	125 FPS
high	17 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	15 FPS	70 FPS
medium	12 FPS	60 FPS
high	7 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	105 FPS	305 FPS
medium	79 FPS	268 FPS
high	59 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	59 FPS	206 FPS
medium	39 FPS	177 FPS
high	28 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	101 FPS
medium	13 FPS	85 FPS
high	11 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	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	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	225 FPS	220 FPS
high	175 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980M SLI	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	216 FPS	272 FPS
medium	180 FPS	237 FPS
high	127 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	207 FPS
medium	108 FPS	184 FPS
high	79 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	123 FPS
medium	56 FPS	108 FPS
high	43 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	30 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 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.

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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%

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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 9100 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 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 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

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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

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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

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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