GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs GeForce GTX 970
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $42 (vs $50), it costs 16% less, resulting in a 16.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($42) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Ti and GeForce GTX 970
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.
GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 and the GeForce GTX 970 reaches 9,640 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 970 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,469 | 9,640+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+73% | 1664 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+36% | 3.92 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz | 1178 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 48 | 56+17% |
| TMUs | 240+131% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 624 KB+160% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 970 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 970) — the GeForce GTX 970 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+50% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | NVENC 2nd gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | PureVideo VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 970's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 970 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 970). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C | 80°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.9 | 64.3+70% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $42, while the GeForce GTX 970 launched at $329 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 16% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 192.8 (GeForce GTX 970) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 17% better value. The GeForce GTX 970 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $329-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-16% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 225.5+17% | 192.8 |
| Codename | GK110B | GM204 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #278 | #269 |
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