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Overview

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 970M SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 970M SLI specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 1038 MHz from a base of 924 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,500
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2560
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1038 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	924 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2x 5200 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#284

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 192-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 120 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	192-bit x2
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	120 GB/s x2

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 0x Depends on Laptop — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Depends on Laptop PortsNumber of Depends on Laptop display connectors	0x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP6)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load	162 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C