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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) is based on the AMD Radeon RX 570 (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) is based on the graphics chip Polaris 20 XL, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 20 XL |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | GCN 4 |
| 13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
| 1664 | Shader | 2048 |
| 56 | Render Output Units | 32 |
| 104 | Texture Units | 128 |
| 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| 1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
| 7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 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 | 1.178 GHz |
| 1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.255 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 1.24 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 150 W. |
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| 145 W | TDP | 150 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) 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 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) 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 v2.0b |
| 3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) 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 | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 267 mm | Length | 232 mm |
| 111 mm | Height | 116 mm |
| 40 mm | Width | 40 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0) came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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| -- | Part-no | GV-RX570GAMING-4GD |
| Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
| 299 $ | Launch Price | 169 $ |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G (rev. 1.0)
4 GB GDDR5 |
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