Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega vs GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME differences in specs

Comparison of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega operates at a base clock speed of 1.102 GHz+ 5 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME operates at a base clock speed of 1.102 GHz+ 5 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega is 145 W-2 %, while that of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME is 145 W-2 %. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega

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Top features of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME

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Higher clock speed

1.215 GHz+ 16 % 1.102 GHz+ 5 %

Around 9% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
GPU Chip	GM204-200-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) GM204-200-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	13 13
Shader	1664 1664
Render Output Units	56 56
Texture Units	104 104

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.762 GHz 1.775 GHz
Memory Speed	7.05 Gbps 7.1 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	226 GB/s 227 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.102 GHz+ 5 % 1.215 GHz+ 16 %
Boost Clock	1.241 GHz+ 5 % 1.367 GHz+ 16 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.342 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	145 W-2 % 145 W-2 %
Tjunction max	98 \xc2\xb0C 98 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	2 x 85 mm 3 x 80 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0 1x HDMI v2.0
DP Ports	3x DP v1.2 3x DP v1.2
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	4096x2160 4096x2160
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	No No
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	No No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	268 mm 279 mm
Height	137 mm 121 mm
Width	-- 42 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 XTREME, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3 x 16 PCIe 3 x 16
Release date	Q3/2014 Q4/2015
Launch Price	329 $ 329 $
Structure size	28 nm 28 nm
Part-no	ZT-90102-10P GV-N970XTREME-4GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet