AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is the faster graphics card, scoring 16/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 15/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6400 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 6400

15
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

16
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 6400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Gaming score15/10016/100
VRAM4 GB4 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
TDP53 W145 W
Boost clock2321 MHz1178 MHz
ReleaseApr 2022Sep 2014
MSRP$119.00$89.00

AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is the faster graphics card, scoring 16/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 15/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6400 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 6400 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is faster for gaming, scoring 16/100 versus 15/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (about 7% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 6400 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX 6400 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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