GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Radeon TM

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 970M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon TM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌980% higher power demand at 162W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅43.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 162W, a 147W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

2014

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅43.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 162W, a 147W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon TM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌980% higher power demand at 162W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon TM better than GeForce GTX 970M SLI?

Yes. Radeon TM is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon TM averages 43.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 5,564 vs 5,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon TM is a 2024 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 970M SLI is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon TM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2014, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon TM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 43.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon TM is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 970M SLI still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 970M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 970M SLI is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon TM earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 970M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
1080p
low	38 FPS	93 FPS
medium	32 FPS	78 FPS
high	22 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	31 FPS	80 FPS
medium	24 FPS	68 FPS
high	15 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	30 FPS
medium	9 FPS	28 FPS
high	6 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
1080p
low	86 FPS	126 FPS
medium	59 FPS	88 FPS
high	42 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	90 FPS
medium	28 FPS	60 FPS
high	20 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	16 FPS	38 FPS
medium	10 FPS	28 FPS
high	8 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
1080p
low	248 FPS	250 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	165 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	188 FPS
medium	148 FPS	150 FPS
high	124 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	125 FPS
medium	99 FPS	100 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
1080p
low	110 FPS	172 FPS
medium	86 FPS	135 FPS
high	60 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	118 FPS
medium	49 FPS	96 FPS
high	37 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	71 FPS
medium	25 FPS	56 FPS
high	19 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and Radeon TM

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,564+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+150%	1024
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	2900 MHz+179%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit x2+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 166.1% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.