GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) (Ada Lovelace) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is based on the graphics chip AD107, which comes from the Ada Lovelace architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | AD107 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 24 |
1664 | Shader | 3072 |
56 | Render Output Units | 32 |
104 | Texture Units | 96 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 24 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 8 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 | 256 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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1.140 GHz | Base Clock | 2.295 GHz |
1.279 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.370 GHz |
1.25 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 115 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 115 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | Unknown |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) has 0 -- main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | -- |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | -- |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) 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 DP v1.2 | DP Ports | -- |
2 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) 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 / Encode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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277 mm | Length | -- |
140 mm | Height | -- |
45 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
920 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q1/2015. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU) came on the market in Q1/2023 and will have a structure width of 4 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
349 $ | Launch Price | -- |
28 nm | Structure size | 4 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 100ME
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |