Comparison
GTX 1080 vs GTX 970
The GTX 1080 is 107.5% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 7.3% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
7570
+107.5%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
180WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
42
+68.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
599 $
+82.1%
MSRP
329 $
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1080
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 7602 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 7367 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is GTX 1080 better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, GTX 1080 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 100.0%.
The GTX 1080 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 180 watts and a 3DMark score of 7570. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 42. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25 .So GTX 1080 leads by 68.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.