Radeon RX 6500 XT vs GeForce GTX 970
Radeon RX 6500 XT
GeForce GTX 970
Price
$159
Price not available
Value Score
31
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
4 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
107 W
Efficiency: 46
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
$199
$329
Released Date
2022
2015
Is Radeon RX 6500 XT better than GeForce GTX 970?
Yes, Radeon RX 6500 XT is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. Radeon RX 6500 XT achieved a score of 4973, while GeForce GTX 970 has managed to get 3648 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. Radeon RX 6500 XT is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. Radeon RX 6500 XT has a value score of 31, while GeForce GTX 970 has a value score of 33.
Lastly, Radeon RX 6500 XT is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of power consumption. Radeon RX 6500 XT has an efficiency score of 46, while GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25.