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Performance
GeForce GTX 970M
9,877.59% of 104,598
Arc A770318% better
41,30339% of 104,598
The Arc A770 has 318% better performance than the GeForce GTX 970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 970M
No data available
Arc A770
125.5478% of 161.45
The Arc A770 has 78% 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 970M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2014. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 970M has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 120.3 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 970M includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 924 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,038 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 81 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GTX 970M has the 181st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel Arc A770 GPU
The Intel Arc A770 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 Arc A770 includes 4,096 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 512 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 32 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A770 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 225 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A770 has the 36th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.49% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 41,303 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 125.54. This is the 6th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2014 | Q4 2022 |
| 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
F1 24 | GeForce GTX 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 284 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 241 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 181 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 62 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 42 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 21 FPS |
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 970M orArc A770
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 40.5 | +91% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 30.2 | +42% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 28.7 | +35% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 28.2 | +33% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | +5% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 20.6 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | -20% |
| Arc A750 | 16.8 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.9 | -34% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 970M orArc A770
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 8.35 | -46% |
| Arc A770 | 15.52 | |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 17.39 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 21.24 | +37% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | +81% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.71 | +85% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 29.35 | +89% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 970M
9,877.59% of 104,598
Arc A770318% better
41,30339% of 104,598
The Arc A770 has 318% better performance than the GeForce GTX 970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 970M is ranked 181st with a score of 9,877.5, and the Arc A770 is ranked 36th with a score of 41,303.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 970M
No data available
Arc A770
125.5478% of 161.45
The Arc A770 has 192% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Arc A770's 125.54 performance per dollar ranks it 0th 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 970M or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +336% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,005 | +335% |
| Arc A770 | 41,303 | +318% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | +315% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | +308% |
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | +4% |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 9,615.5 | -3% |
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 970M orArc A770
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600 | 161.45 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | +5% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 127.73 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +2% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | -9% |
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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 13,953 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 14,047 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 51,247 | 139,166 (+171.56%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 7,463 | 32,666 (+337.71%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 131,749 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,403 | 35,386 (+276.33%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 90.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,724 | 12,980 (+126.76%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 387 | 746 (+92.76%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 93 | -- |
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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | DG2-512 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 21,700 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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 120.3 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 1,536 KB | 16 MB |
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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 81 W | 225 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 |
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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | -- | 4,096 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | -- |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 4,096 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 256 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 128 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | -- | 512 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | -- | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 924 MHz | 2,100 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,038 MHz | 2,400 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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 49.82 GPixel/s | 307.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 83.04 GTexel/s | 614.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.66 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 83.04 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 970M | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.