GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 280 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 KXT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 KXT |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
1664 | Shader | 2048 |
56 | Render Output Units | 64 |
104 | Texture Units | 128 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is 17.5 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.190 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.190 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 280 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.050 GHz | Base Clock | 2.055 GHz |
1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.635 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.41 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 180 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 180 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has 0 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 95 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
2 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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280 mm | Length | -- |
140 mm | Height | -- |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q1/2015. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT came on the market in Q2/2022 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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STRIX-GTX970-DC2-4GD5 | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
329 $ | Launch Price | 399 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |