GeForce GTX 970M SLI
VS
GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014Core: 924 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

2013Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 970M SLI
162
5,500
+0.5%
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 760
brand logoGeForce GTX 970
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
170
5,474
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 760
brand logoGeForce GTX 970
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is positioned at rank #132 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M SLI

#122
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
296%
#124
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
268%
#125
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
268%
#129
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
243%
#130
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
242%
#132
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
98%
#145
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP: $229|Avg: $65
95%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM.

InsightGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M SLI 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.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low56 FPS
medium35 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low38 FPS
medium22 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
4K
low11 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium92 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium60 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low152 FPS
medium111 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra35 FPS
1440p
low70 FPS
medium59 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra21 FPS
4K
low26 FPS
medium21 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra10 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low181 FPS
medium125 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium73 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low248 FPS
medium198 FPS
high165 FPS
ultra124 FPS
1440p
low186 FPS
medium148 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra93 FPS
4K
low124 FPS
medium99 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra62 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low246 FPS
medium197 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra123 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS
medium148 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra92 FPS
4K
low123 FPS
medium99 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra62 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low49 FPS
medium32 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low18 FPS
medium11 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low14 FPS
medium9 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low186 FPS
medium144 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium70 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium29 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 27 2013. 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: 5,474 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM reaches 5,474 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 980 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
G3D Mark Score
5,500
5,474
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+90%
1344
Boost Clock
1038 MHz+6%
980 MHz
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) — a 526% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970M SLI. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
120 GB/s x2
192 GB/s+60%
Bus Width
192-bit x2
256-bit+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM).

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
Encoder
NVENC
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP6)
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM's 170W — a 4.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 970M SLIGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
TDP
162W-5%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
34.0+6%
32.2