GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

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.

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 RTX 4060 Ti

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 237.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+237.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-237.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 6,707 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 237.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
G3D Mark Score	22,651+238%	6,707
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+240%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+730%	2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+144%	1038 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136+70%	80
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+815%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+2033%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — a 140% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+140%	120 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+2033%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 65.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
TDP	160W	81W-49%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+71%	82.8