GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Radeon RX Vega M GH

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 970XM FORCE is positioned at rank #90 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 970XM FORCE

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#80

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

243%

#82

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

220%

#83

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

220%

#87

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

200%

#88

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

198%

#90

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

99%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

94%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GH uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GH likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 M GH.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and Radeon RX Vega M GH

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score	6,707+2%	6,548
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	3.656 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1190 MHz+15%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
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)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 70.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GH. Bus width: 192-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s	204.8 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	192-bit	1024-bit+433%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 21% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
TDP	81W-19%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	82.8+26%	65.5