GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA 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 ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) (GCN 4) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC is based on the graphics chip Polaris 20 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 20 XT |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | GCN 4 |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
1664 | Shader | 2304 |
56 | Render Output Units | 32 |
104 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 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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1.050 GHz | Base Clock | 1.257 GHz |
1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.380 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.36 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 185 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 185 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 90 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA 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 ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 298 mm |
111 mm | Height | 134 mm |
40 mm | Width | 52 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC came on the market in Q2/2018 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AREZ-STRIX-RX580-O8G-GAMING |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
299 $ | Launch Price | 229 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC
8 GB GDDR5 |