GeForce GTX 670 vs GeForce GTX 970M SLI

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 670

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 670

2012

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 970M SLI better than GeForce GTX 670?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,361 vs 5,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 670 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 970M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 2.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 670 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 670 make more sense than GeForce GTX 970M SLI?

Yes. GeForce GTX 670 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 970M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 970M SLI currently gives you 2.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 670 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 670 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 970M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
1080p
low	100 FPS	49 FPS
medium	86 FPS	41 FPS
high	68 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	40 FPS
medium	77 FPS	30 FPS
high	53 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	13 FPS
medium	26 FPS	10 FPS
high	17 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	6 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
1080p
low	123 FPS	92 FPS
medium	88 FPS	63 FPS
high	65 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	51 FPS
medium	45 FPS	30 FPS
high	32 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	17 FPS
medium	17 FPS	11 FPS
high	13 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
1080p
low	241 FPS	248 FPS
medium	193 FPS	198 FPS
high	161 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	186 FPS
medium	145 FPS	148 FPS
high	121 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	124 FPS
medium	96 FPS	99 FPS
high	80 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
1080p
low	181 FPS	132 FPS
medium	136 FPS	106 FPS
high	122 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	78 FPS
medium	106 FPS	58 FPS
high	95 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	41 FPS
medium	59 FPS	30 FPS
high	48 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670 and GeForce GTX 970M SLI

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

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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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670 scores 5,361 and the GeForce GTX 970M SLI reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 970M SLI uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
G3D Mark Score	5,361	5,500+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	2560+90%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1038 MHz+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) vs 120 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) — a 526% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970M SLI. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit x2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+60%	120 GB/s x2
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit x2

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670) vs NVENC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen) vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Encoder	NVENC (3rd Gen)	NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (1st Gen)	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 970M SLI's 162W — a 4.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 670) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
TDP	170W	162W-5%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	82 C	80°C-2%
Perf/Watt	31.5	34.0+8%