GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming 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 6700 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
1664 | Shader | 2560 |
56 | Render Output Units | 64 |
104 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 12 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 | 384 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.203 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.354 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
1.33 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 0 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 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 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
2 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming 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 6700 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 |
Addressable LED | 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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299 mm | Length | -- |
114 mm | Height | -- |
39 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
329 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |