GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
On performance, the GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX TITAN Z are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $320 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the clear winner, offering 978.9% better value than GeForce GTX 970.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce GTX TITAN Z 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 GeForce GTX TITAN Z starts at $33 EUR against $353 EUR for the GeForce GTX 970. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers the better performance-per-dollar (~979% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is trading below its $2,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 970 draws just 145W versus 375W for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z 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 Z's memory is also faster — 336 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 Z?
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 TITAN Z stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 970 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 970 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Is the GeForce GTX 970 worth the extra $320 EUR over the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,664 | 2,880✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,050 MHz✓ | 705 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 375 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2014 | May 2014 |