GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 970, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $906 GBP cheaper.
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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 57% 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 $237 GBP against $1,143 GBP for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 970 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~206% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $144 GBP above its $999 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 970 draws just 145W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, 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 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.