GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX TITAN X is the clear winner, offering 63.8% better value than GeForce GTX 970.
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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 $1,884 AED against $2,069 AED for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX TITAN X wins on performance-per-dollar by about 64%. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $1,555 AED above its $329 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $1,070 AED above its $999 AED MSRP.
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?
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 970 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the GeForce GTX 970?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 970 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $186 AED over the GeForce GTX 970?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,664 | 3,072✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,050 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Mar 2015 |