GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Quadro P5000

When comparing GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Quadro P5000, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Quadro P5000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 970M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 970M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 970M SLI Quadro P5000
Power consumption (TDP) 162 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 6 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 970M SLI has 62% more power consumption, than Quadro P5000.
  • Quadro P5000 has 14 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 970M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro P5000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 970M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro P5000 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P5000 is 683 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P5000 - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P5000 is 4016 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 45−50 55−60
ultra / 1080p 30−35 40−45
QHD / 1440p 24−27 30−35
4K / 2160p 14−16 18−20
low / 720p 70−75 85−90
medium / 1080p 55−60 65−70
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 970M SLI Quadro P5000
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GP104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 7 October 2014 1 October 2016
Pipelines 2560 2048
Core clock speed 924 MHz 1607 MHz
Boost Clock 1038 MHz 1733 MHz
Transistor count 2x 5200 Million 7,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 277.3
Floating-point performance 8,873 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 2x 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 9016 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0 12
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.5
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA + 6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.53 kh/s
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus + +
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 21 Mh/s
Display Port 1.4
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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