GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce GTX 970
GeForce RTX 4080
GeForce GTX 970
Price
$1,239
Price not available
Value Score
22
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
33
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
16 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
320 W
Efficiency: 87
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
145 W
Efficiency: 25
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$1,199
$329
Released Date
2022
2015
Is GeForce RTX 4080 better than GeForce GTX 970?
Yes, GeForce RTX 4080 is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce RTX 4080 achieved a score of 28063, while GeForce GTX 970 has managed to get 3648 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce RTX 4080 is worse than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. GeForce RTX 4080 has a value score of 22, while GeForce GTX 970 has a value score of 33.
Lastly, GeForce RTX 4080 is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of power consumption. GeForce RTX 4080 has an efficiency score of 87, while GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25.