Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RX 480 8GB | GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 145W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 21 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 15 | 13 |
| Score 4K | 7 | 6 |
| Game | RX 480 8GB | GTX 970 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 28FPS | 25FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 32FPS | 29FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 34FPS | 31FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Crimson Desert | 28FPS | 25FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Fable | 29FPS | 26FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Subnautica 2 | 35FPS | 32FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 31FPS | 28FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 38FPS | 34FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Nioh 3 | 33FPS | 29FPS | RX 480 8GB |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 33FPS | 29FPS | RX 480 8GB |
AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB as the best option for gaming.