GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is based on the graphics chip Navi 21 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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| Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 XT |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 72 |
| 1664 | Shader | 4608 |
| 56 | Render Output Units | 128 |
| 104 | Texture Units | 288 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 72 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.051 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
| 1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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| 145 W | TDP | 300 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | 345 W |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | 36-37 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G 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 | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
| 2x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
| 1 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G 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 | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 247 mm | Length | 286 mm |
| 112 mm | Height | 118 mm |
| -- | Width | 58 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q2/2015. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 426018336-3460 | Part-no | GV-R68XTGAMING-16GD |
| Q2/2015 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
| 299 $ | Launch Price | 649 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 970 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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