G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 81W instead of 100W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌23.5% higher power demand at 100W vs 81W.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 81W instead of 100W, a 19W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌23.5% higher power demand at 100W vs 81W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE better than Radeon RX Vega M GH?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,707 vs 6,548 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (81W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega M GH make more sense than GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GH is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega M GH Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	100 FPS	82 FPS
medium	85 FPS	70 FPS
high	68 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	72 FPS
medium	75 FPS	63 FPS
high	54 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	26 FPS
medium	26 FPS	24 FPS
high	17 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	156 FPS	201 FPS
medium	127 FPS	168 FPS
high	102 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	148 FPS
medium	82 FPS	124 FPS
high	65 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	78 FPS
medium	38 FPS	66 FPS
high	35 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	302 FPS	295 FPS
medium	241 FPS	236 FPS
high	201 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	221 FPS
medium	181 FPS	177 FPS
high	151 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	147 FPS
medium	121 FPS	118 FPS
high	89 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	73 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	135 FPS	148 FPS
medium	110 FPS	122 FPS
high	95 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	109 FPS
medium	81 FPS	90 FPS
high	70 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	63 FPS
medium	45 FPS	50 FPS
high	35 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and Radeon RX Vega M GH

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score	6,707+2%	6,548
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	3.656 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1190 MHz+15%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega M GH relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 70.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GH. Bus width: 192-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s	204.8 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	192-bit	1024-bit+433%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 21% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Radeon RX Vega M GH
TDP	81W-19%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	82.8+26%	65.5