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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 970 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 970
Price
R$3,261✓
Performance
5/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,178 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX TITAN X
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
9/100✓
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+85% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,664)
+50% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 224.3 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
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GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 970

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN X packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,664 on the GeForce GTX 970.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 970 pulls less power (145W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX TITAN X draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 970's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX TITAN X's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the faster card by about 80%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the GeForce GTX 970?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, roughly 80% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 970 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX TITAN X
ArchitectureMaxwellMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,6643,072✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,050 MHz✓1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,178 MHz✓1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity4 GB12 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth224.3 GB/s336.5 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP145 W✓250 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2014Mar 2015
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