GeForce GTX 760 vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 760, leading by roughly 150% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 760, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $320 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 760 is the clear winner, offering 327.0% better value than GeForce GTX 970.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 760: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 760. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 970 packs 1,664 CUDA cores versus 1,152 on the GeForce GTX 760.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 760 starts at $33 EUR against $353 EUR for the GeForce GTX 970. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 760 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~327% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 760 is trading below its $219 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 970 draws just 145W versus 170W for the GeForce GTX 760, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 760's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 970's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 760 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 760 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 970 better than the GeForce GTX 760?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 760 or the GeForce GTX 970?
Is the GeForce GTX 970 worth the extra $320 EUR over the GeForce GTX 760?
Does the GeForce GTX 970 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 760 or GeForce GTX 970?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,152 | 1,664✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 980 MHz | 1,050 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,033 MHz | 1,178 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jun 2013 | Sep 2014 |