GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce RTX 3090
GeForce GTX 970
GeForce RTX 3090
Price
Price not available
$1,799
Value Score
33
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
11
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
4 GB
24 GB
Power Consumption
145 W
Efficiency: 25
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
350 W
Efficiency: 56
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$329
$1,499
Released Date
2015
2020
Is GeForce GTX 970 better than GeForce RTX 3090?
No, GeForce GTX 970 is not better than GeForce RTX 3090 in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce GTX 970 achieved a score of 3648, while GeForce RTX 3090 has managed to get 19901 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce GTX 970 is worse than GeForce RTX 3090 in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. GeForce GTX 970 has a value score of 33, while GeForce RTX 3090 has a value score of 11.
Lastly, GeForce GTX 970 is worse than GeForce RTX 3090 in terms of power consumption. GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25, while GeForce RTX 3090 has an efficiency score of 56.