GeForce GTX 760 vs GeForce GTX 970
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 970 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 150% up on the GeForce GTX 760. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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 970 starts at $99 GBP against $559 GBP for the GeForce GTX 760. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 970 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1312%. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 760 still sits about $340 GBP above its $219 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 970 sips power at 145W next to the GeForce GTX 760's 170W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 970's 4GB (vs 2GB on the GeForce GTX 760) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. 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?
The GeForce GTX 970 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 760 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 |