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Performance
GeForce GTX 97012% better
16,03315% of 104,598
Radeon RX Vega M GH
14,30214% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 970 has 12% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega M GH for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 970
48.7330% of 161.45
Radeon RX Vega M GH
No data available
The GeForce GTX 970 has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 970 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 970 includes 1,664 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,050 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,178 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 104 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 56 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 970 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 148 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 970 has the 138th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 16,033 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.73. This is the 66th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU
The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q1 2018. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 22) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX Vega M GH has 4 GB of HBM2 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 1,024 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 204.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega M GH includes 1,536 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,063 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,190 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RX Vega M GH has the 150th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.67% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q1 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $329 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Cyberpunk 2077 (1.6) | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 39 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 30 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 23 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 23 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 4 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 970 orRadeon RX Vega M GH
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 780M | 15.8 | +295% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 6.7 | +68% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 6.06 | +51% |
| Radeon RX Vega M GH | 4 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 97012% better
16,03315% of 104,598
Radeon RX Vega M GH
14,30214% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 970 has 12% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega M GH for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 970 is ranked 138th with a score of 16,033, and the Radeon RX Vega M GH is ranked 150th with a score of 14,302.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 970
48.7330% of 161.45
Radeon RX Vega M GH
No data available
The GeForce GTX 970 has 74% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 970's 48.73 performance per dollar ranks it 66th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | +8% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 16,167.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | -3% |
| Radeon 890M | 14,646.5 | -9% |
| Radeon RX Vega M GH | 14,302 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | -15% |
| Radeon 780M | 12,785 | -20% |
| Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | 10,020 | -38% |
| Radeon RX Vega M GL | 9,862 | -38% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 970 orRadeon RX Vega M GH
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +19% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | +17% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -14% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -26% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -27% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -34% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,544 (+21.87%) | 2,908 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,693 (+23.14%) | 2,999 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 72,819 (+23.08%) | 59,162 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,954 (+16.65%) | 10,248 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,249 (+0.28%) | 13,212 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 141.6 | 144 (+1.69%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,638 (+46.36%) | 6,585 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 767 | 775 (+1.04%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 22 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 5,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s | 204.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 1,024 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | IGP |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 148 W | 100 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,536 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,664 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 24 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 104 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 56 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,050 MHz | 1,063 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,178 MHz | 1,190 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 65.97 GPixel/s | 76.16 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 122.5 GTexel/s | 114.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.92 TFLOPS | 3.66 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 122.5 GFLOPS | 228.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.