GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 970 is noticeably faster than the Radeon R9 380, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R9 380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R9 380
The GeForce GTX 970 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon R9 380. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
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 Radeon R9 380's 2GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 970 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 380 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 380?
the GeForce GTX 970 is the faster card by about 17%. 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.