Which is better GTX 970 or GTX 960?

Comparing the GTX 960 and 970 shows that the 970 is around 70% faster and a comparison of the GTX 960 and 980 shows that GTX 980 is almost exactly twice as fast as the 960. Of the three cards the GTX 970 offers the best bang for your buck, in-fact the GTX 970 is still one of best value cards available.

Is the MSI GTX 960 good for gaming?

We’ve already tested three versions of GTX 960 and have proven it is a very capable GPU for FHD gaming, but each one offers a somewhat different set of features and benefits. Some are overclocked. Some have larger heatsinks than others. Some have a single 6-pin power connector, others have 8-pins.

Is GTX 970 MSI good?

The MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G isn’t cheap, but it’s still great value. It’s much faster than the GTX 770 while being much more power-efficient, and it’s powerful enough to be a much better buy than the GeForce GTX 980, which is around £70 more.

How many watts does a GTX 970 use?

MSI GTX 970 Specs

GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970: CUDA Cores: 1664 Base Clock: 1051 MHz Max Boost Clock: 1279 MHz
Power Requirements Power Consumption: 148 W Minimum System Power Requirement: 500 W PCI Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin 1 x 6-pin
Dimensions Height:: 5.5″ / 141 mm Length: 11″ / 279 mm Width: Dual-Slot

Is MSI 960 4GB good?

Based on current gaming requirements the GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 4GB Edition is considered one of the weakest cards and wont meet modern AAA game specs. All games with system requirements of DirectX 12 or lower are met by this card.

Is GTX 960 Good for 1080P?

Putting It All Together. Four years later, we’ve seen how the GTX 960 performs in modern titles at 1080p using dialed up quality settings. It’s not great, but it’s also about what you’d expect from a mid-range graphics card that no doubt is still serviceable unless you require top graphics fidelity.

Does GTX 970 need 2 power cables?

Reputable. It has one 6-pin and one 8-pin, and you’ll need both of them plugged in for it to run.

How much does a GTX 970 weigh?

1.79 pounds
Technical Details

Brand ‎MSI
Item model number ‎GTX 970 GAMING 4G
Item Weight ‎1.79 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎13.7 x 10.55 x 3.27 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎13.7 x 10.55 x 3.27 inches

How much RAM does a GTX 970 need?

NVIDIA has paired 4 GB GDDR5 memory with the GeForce GTX 970, which are connected using a 256-bit memory interface. The GPU is operating at a frequency of 1050 MHz, which can be boosted up to 1178 MHz, memory is running at 1753 MHz (7 Gbps effective).

Can a GTX 970 run 4K?

We deployed the GTX 970 to run all three games in the Crysis Trilogy at native 4K resolution with a 30fps target – and it worked. The original Crysis – the game that has melted untold thousands of gaming rigs during its illustrious career – proved no problem whatsoever.

How good is a GTX 960 4GB?

Basically, Gtx 960 4Gb can run most of the new games on medium settings at around 45-60 fps (1080p). If you want more fps and a smoother experience you should reduce graphics settings to low. At low settings, you can expect around 50-70 fps in some more demanding games and 60-90 fps in some easier-to-handle games.

How much RAM does a GTX 960 have?

NVIDIA has paired 2,048 MB GDDR5 memory with the GeForce GTX 960, which are connected using a 128-bit memory interface. The GPU is operating at a frequency of 1127 MHz, which can be boosted up to 1178 MHz, memory is running at 1753 MHz (7 Gbps effective).

How good is a GTX 960 4Gb?

How much RAM does a GTX 970 have?

How old is a GTX 970?

GeForce 900 (9xx) series

Model Launch Launch price (USD)
GeForce GTX 970 September 18, 2014 $329
GeForce GTX 980 $549
GeForce GTX 980 Ti June 2, 2015 $649