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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce RTX 3080

The GeForce GTX 970 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3080 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $277.16 cheaper!

  • Up to 112% cheaper$359.00 vs $636.16
  • Up to 385% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years newer
  • Up to 128% better value for money
  • Up to 112% more expensive$636.16 vs $359.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 30 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Logo
GeForce GTX 970
3920 TFLOPS
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GeForce RTX 3080
29770 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3080 has 659% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 970
65.97 GP/s

GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 149% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970
122.5 GT/s

GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 280% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 has 6 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 970
224.4 GB/s

GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 239% faster.

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GeForce GTX 970 draws 172W less power.

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GeForce GTX 970 is $277.16 cheaper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 429% faster than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
429% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3080 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 970 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3080?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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