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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce GTX 970

The GeForce GTX 960 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $159.01 cheaper!

  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 65% cheaper$199.99 vs $359.00
  • Up to 4% better value for money
  • Up to 59% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 65% more expensive$359.00 vs $199.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 970 ranks 3 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
2413 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Logo
GeForce GTX 970
3920 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 970 has 62% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Logo
GeForce GTX 970
65.97 GP/s

GeForce GTX 970 fills pixels 75% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
75.39 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Logo
GeForce GTX 970
122.5 GT/s

GeForce GTX 970 maps textures 62% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
112.2 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Logo
GeForce GTX 970
224.4 GB/s

GeForce GTX 970 moves data 100% faster.

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GeForce GTX 960 draws 28W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 960 is $159.01 cheaper.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
128-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 900
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GeForce 900
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 960 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 960 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 960 and GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100, 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 960 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 960 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 960 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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