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GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon HD 7970
The GeForce GTX 980 is much faster than the Radeon HD 7970 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GTX 9809% Score
- Up to 89% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 9 months newer
- Up to 89% better value for money
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.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GTX 980 has 31% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 980 fills pixels 163% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 980 maps textures 31% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon HD 7970 moves data 18% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon HD 7970?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 980 or Radeon HD 7970?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 980 and Radeon HD 7970?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, Radeon HD 7970 scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon HD 7970 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 980 or Radeon HD 7970?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 980 and Radeon HD 7970?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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