GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Radeon 760M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is positioned at rank 132 and the Radeon 760M is on rank 294, so the GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon 760M

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#284

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

697%

#286

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

632%

#287

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

630%

#291

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

573%

#292

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

569%

#294

Radeon 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

99%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

97%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

97%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 760M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon 760M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 760M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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

Radeon 760M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon 760M

The Radeon 760M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2599 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,449 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Radeon 760M reaches 5,449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 760M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 512 (Radeon 760M). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2599 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,449
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+400%	512
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	2599 MHz+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s x2	System
Bus Width	192-bit x2	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon 760M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 760M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 760M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon 760M
Encoder	NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the Radeon 760M's 15W — a 166.1% difference. The Radeon 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon 760M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.