gtx 980 vs 970

[lukky211111]

well whats the difference? is it really that big? do brands matter? and whats to expect from these two cards?

[Backlogger]

not much difference expect for the fps gaps, but its not that huge... 980 is like $200 more for like  9- 15 fps more when compared to 970

[bomerr]

15% more perforamce for 33% more cost; get it if you game at 1440p or higher 

[Enderman]

[notenoughtv]

The 970 makes way more sence for almost every build. I just got the 980 only because I'm building a Mini ITX build

[eelnico09]

970 fits perfect for 1080p and 60hz. If you're gaming at 144hz i don't thin a 980 will bring that big of a difference anyway, i guess a 980 would be better for 1440p and 60hz.

[ImBleu]

20% difference in fps

70% difference in price

 

need I say more.

[watts300]

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That's a really neat overlay to show real-time performance of multiple cards.   Too bad the color choices are terrible for a color-blind guy like me.  It would be easier if he used something blatantly contrasting like black, white, yellow, and blue.

[Recon97]

970 for 1080P gaming.980 for 1440P and higher resolution.There is hell of a difference between 970 and 980 performance.I you want to persue value cards,get 970 and overlock it get the power of 980 at stock levels.

[Spev]

970 fits perfect for 1080p and 60hz. If you're gaming at 144hz i don't thin a 980 will bring that big of a difference anyway, i guess a 980 would be better for 1440p and 60hz.

What do you think is good for 1440p or 144hz?

[lukky211111]

after 60 fps it starts to not matter how fast the card is am i correct?

[bomerr]

20% difference in fps

70% difference in price

 

need I say more.

where do people get these numbers from.

 

970 is like 400 after tax

980 is like 600 after tax 

(give or take deals)

 

it's 15% (~1/6th)  more performance (once OC'd) for about $200 (1/3rd) extra cost.

Or in other words 100 for actual performance, 100 for flagship premium.  

 

 

What do you think is good for 1440p or 144hz?

 

980 for 1440p

[ImBleu]

where do people get these numbers from.

 

970 is like 400 after tax

980 is like 600 after tax 

(give or take deals)

 

it's 15% (~1/6th)  more performance (once OC'd) for about $200 (1/3rd) extra cost.

Or in other words 100 for actual performance, 100 for flagship premium.  

 

 

 

980 for 1440p

 

Prices.

Aren't.

The.

Same.

Everywhere.

[eelnico09]

What do you think is good for 1440p or 144hz?

144hz = 144fps so i don't think a single 980 can reach constant 144fps with maxed out graphics on AAA games like FarCry 4, crysis 3, battlefield 4.

[Spev]

144hz = 144fps so i don't think a single 980 can reach constant 144fps with maxed out graphics on AAA games like FarCry 4, crysis 3, battlefield 4.

I know that's why I was asking what you thought was good lol. I have a 970 now and I'm planning on keeping it for a bit, but it seems past the 980 there's nothing unless you feel like getting a titan....

[bomerr]

Prices.

Aren't.

The.

Same.

Everywhere.

then you should mention where you get those prices from.