GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6400 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 6400, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $690 cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon RX 6400
The GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6400 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6400 starts at $378 against $1,068 for the GeForce GTX 970. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6400 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~183% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6400 still sits about $219 above its $159 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $739 above its $329 MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6400 is roughly 8 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 970 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6400 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 RX 6400?
Choose the GeForce GTX 970 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6400 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.