Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | GTX 1050 Ti | GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 75W | 145W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 15 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 10 | 13 |
| Score 4K | 5 | 6 |
| Game | GTX 1050 Ti | GTX 970 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 17FPS | 20FPS | GTX 970 |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 13FPS | 15FPS | GTX 970 |
| Subnautica 2 | 18FPS | 21FPS | GTX 970 |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 18FPS | 21FPS | GTX 970 |
| Crimson Desert | 14FPS | 16FPS | GTX 970 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 15FPS | 17 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 as the best option for gaming.
| GTX 970 |
| Fable | 15FPS | 17FPS | GTX 970 |
| Pathologic 3 | 21FPS | 24FPS | GTX 970 |
| Nioh 3 | 17FPS | 19FPS | GTX 970 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 16FPS | 18FPS | GTX 970 |