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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 970 is the clear winner, offering 41.9% better value than GeForce GTX TITAN X.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 970, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $528 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 970
Price
€339✓
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
€867
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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 970 starts at $339 EUR against $867 EUR for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 970 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~42% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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?

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 970 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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. The GeForce GTX 970 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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.

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $528 EUR over the GeForce GTX 970?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 970 comes out ahead.

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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