GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 960, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $589 cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $479 against $1,068 for the GeForce GTX 970. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 960 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~59% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $280 above its $199 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $739 above its $329 MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 4GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 970 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 970?
Choose the GeForce GTX 970 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 960 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.