GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI 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 ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX is based on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (RDNA 3) and has 24 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 960 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX is based on the graphics chip Navi 31, which comes from the RDNA 3 architecture. |
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| GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI | GPU | ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
| GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 31 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 3 |
| 13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 96 |
| 1664 | Shader | 6144 |
| 56 | Render Output Units | 192 |
| 104 | Texture Units | 384 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 96 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX is 20.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.500 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 24 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.500 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 20.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 960 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 384 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.076 GHz | Base Clock | 1.900 GHz |
| 1.203 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.525 GHz |
| 1.18 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.33 GHz |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 3 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 355 W. |
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| 145 W | TDP | 355 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 3 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI is equipped with a total of 1 Axial main fans. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 110 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | 36 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 v2.1 |
| 2 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 | ASUS Aura Sync |
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 / Encode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX needs the space of 4 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 168 mm | Length | 353 mm |
| 123 mm | Height | 158 mm |
| 36 mm | Width | 73 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 4 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q1/2016. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX came on the market in Q4/2022 and will have a structure width of 5 nanometers manufactured. |
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| GV-N970IX-4GD | Part-no | -- |
| Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
| 329 $ | Launch Price | 999 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 MINI
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
24 GB GDDR6 |
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