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GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 950 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $160.00 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9503% Score
- Is 11 months newer
- Up to 107% cheaper – $199.00 vs $359.00
- Up to 8% better value for money
GeForce GTX 9707% Score
- Up to 92% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 107% more expensive – $359.00 vs $199.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce GTX 970 has 115% more compute power.
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GeForce GTX 970 fills pixels 74% faster.
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GeForce GTX 970 maps textures 115% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 970 moves data 112% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 950 or GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 950 or GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 950 and GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 950 scores 3/100, GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 950 or GeForce GTX 970 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 950 or GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 950 and GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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