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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 970 and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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.
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970 scores 9,640 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT reaches 9,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,640 | 9,558 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1664+225% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2100 MHz+78% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 970 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 970 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP6 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 970) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 64.3 | 637.2+891% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 970 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 192.8 (GeForce GTX 970) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 192.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM204 | Vega |
| Release | September 19 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #269 | #545 |
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