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GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon RX 6800
The GeForce GTX 970 is much slower than the Radeon RX 6800 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $90.99 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9707% Score
- Up to 76% cheaper – $359.00 vs $449.99
Radeon RX 680034% Score
- Up to 345% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 153% better value for money
- Up to 76% more expensive – $449.99 vs $359.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 6800 has 313% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6800 fills pixels 206% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6800 maps textures 312% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 6800 moves data 128% faster.
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256-bitGeForce 900
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Navi II (RX 6000)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800. It's 386% faster than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6800 than GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
386% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6800 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, Radeon RX 6800 scores 34/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6800 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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