NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 was released in 2014 as part of the Maxwell generation. It utilizes 4 GB of video memory and is built on a 28 nm process. Originally priced around $329, it has a power draw of 145 W.
Atlas performance index105 estimate
Ranks #200 of 1051 rated GPUs · top 19%. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | Maxwell |
| Released | 2014 |
| Video memory | 4 GB |
| Base clock | 1050 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1050 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 145 W |
| Process | 28 nm |
| Launch price | $329 |
| Atlas performance index | 105 estimate |
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