GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R5 Graphics
The GeForce GTX 970 is much faster than the Radeon R5 Graphics on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $313.01 more expensive!
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 467% more compute power.
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GeForce GTX 970 fills pixels 816% faster.
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GeForce GTX 970 maps textures 467% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R5 Graphics?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 970 or Radeon R5 Graphics?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 970 and Radeon R5 Graphics?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, Radeon R5 Graphics scores 1/100. 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 Radeon R5 Graphics 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 Radeon R5 Graphics?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 970 and Radeon R5 Graphics?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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