GPU comparison with benchmarksThe KFA2 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 Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 106 GB/s. |
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GPUThe KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual is based on the graphics chip GM206-250-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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| KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 |
| GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GM206-250-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
| 13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 6 |
| 1664 | Shader | 768 |
| 56 | Render Output Units | 32 |
| 104 | Texture Units | 48 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual is 6.6 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.653 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.653 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.6 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 106 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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| 1.051 GHz | Base Clock | 1.064 GHz |
| 1.177 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.241 GHz |
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| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 90 W. |
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| 145 W | TDP | 90 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 98 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
| 2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 80 mm |
| -- | 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 970. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
| 1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.2 |
| 2 | DVI Ports | 2 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the KFA2 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 Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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| 4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
| No | Raytracing | No |
| No | DLSS / FSR | No |
| 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 | No |
| No | AV1 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 241 mm | Length | 215 mm |
| 111 mm | Height | 112 mm |
| 38 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual came on the market in Q3/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 97NPH6DT6XVZ | Part-no | NE5X950S1041F |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
| 299 $ | Launch Price | 159 $ |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | -- |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual
2 GB GDDR5 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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Palit GeForce GTX 950 StormX Dual
2 GB GDDR5 |
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