NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
The GeForce GTX 970 has 12% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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 9070 XT.
Summary
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 156th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 572 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 16,033 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.73. This is the 77th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the Kepler 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GK208B) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GT 710 has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 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 GT 710 includes 192 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 954 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GT 710 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, VGA display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 19 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q1 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $329 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Riders Republic | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 12 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 5 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 3 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 46 | +1,433% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 12 | +300% |
| GeForce GT 710 | 3 | |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 970 has 12% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 970's 16,033 performance score ranks it 156th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
The GeForce GTX 970 has 75% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 970's 48.73 performance per dollar ranks it 77th 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | +10% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +9% |
| 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% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | -14% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -24% |
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.
| 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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,544 (+1,468.14%) | 226 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,693 (+1,304.18%) | 263 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 72,819 (+901.64%) | 7,270 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,954 (+1,162.3%) | 947 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 3,643 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,249 | -- |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 141.6 (+262.15%) | 39.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,638 (+1,454.52%) | 620 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 766 (+261.32%) | 212 |
Technical Specs
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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | GK208B |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 1,020 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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224.4 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 512 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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 148 W | 19 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, VGA |
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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,664 | 192 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 1 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 104 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 56 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,050 MHz | 954 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,178 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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 65.97 GPixel/s | 3.82 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 122.5 GTexel/s | 15.26 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.92 TFLOPS | 366.3 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 122.5 GFLOPS | 15.26 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 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.