I bought this Nvidia GTX 970 graphics card 10 years ago, here’s how it holds up in 2024

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EVGA version of Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 being held with plants in bakcdrop

I’ll admit that having a favorite graphics card is probably weird, but theNvidiaGeForce GTX 970 holds a special place in my heart. It’s the first GPU I ever bought brand new, following years of buying preowned components to stuff inside my cobbled-together gaming PC. Ten years on, and unlike the green team, I haven’t forced my EVGA card into retirement yet, so I thought I’d run through how it holds up handling new releases in 2024.

Given the above, it’s perhaps not surprising to hear that I consider the GeForce GTX 970 to be thebest graphics cardout of the entire 900-series line-up. Yes, I know, the GTX 980 Ti was the flagship of the Maxell era, but honestly? Young Phil was more than happy to pay under $300 / £300 for a GPU that could still run Dark Souls 3 at 1080p without compromise two years after launch. In fact, I recall it blasting through most of my Steam library after picking one up from Scan UK back in 2014, putting my old toasty GTX 470 to shame with its efficiency and temperatures.

Now, I want to throw in a few disclaimers before diving into the whole GTX 970 2024 experience. First off, unless you’re going for a scrapheap challenge build, I wouldn’t recommend picking up the card to play new releases. That’s not to say the GPU doesn’t hold its own, and we’ll get onto why I think it still slaps, but you’ll ultimately end up with a rig that isn’t designed to handle today’s grueling graphics. Secondly, my benchmarks here are more for a bit of fun rather than anything scientific, and I’m sure that if I didn’t just chuck it into an Intel Core i9-13900K build, I’d have ended up with different results.

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EVGA GTX 970 sitting on woodgrain desk

Swipe to scroll horizontallyNvidia GeForce GTX 970 benchmarksGames testedAverage fps (1080p, low settings)Cyberpunk 207740fpsHitman 385fpsTotal War: Warhammer 395fpsHalo Infinite72fpsBaldur’s Gate 358fps

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 benchmarksGames testedAverage fps (1080p, low settings)Cyberpunk 207740fpsHitman 385fpsTotal War: Warhammer 395fpsHalo Infinite72fpsBaldur’s Gate 358fps

Okay, let’s get the stinkyCyberpunk 2077result out the way first, as I’m not even a little bit surprised that it’s low. I wouldn’t call 40fps unplayable, but for the amount of visual compromise involved, it’s not an ideal setup. I guess I’m still surprised that the game can handle Night City’s shenanigans, and I reckon it fares better than the PS4 when the RPG first launched. (I’m only half joking.)

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I had a bit of a funny run-in withHalo Infinite, as when I first booted it up using the GTX 970, I was presented with what could be OG Xbox graphics. Turns out that the weirdly charming lack of textures was a symptom of in-game scaling, as I’d accidentally set my desktop resolution to 4K. Sticking with native 1080p instantly remedied the issues, providing over 70fps in most multiplayer matches.

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Halo Infinite gameplay with graphics glitch making visuals look blocky

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Halo Infinite multiplayer gameplay with first person view

If there’s one certainty in my life these days, it’s that I’ll never escape the urge to dive intoBaldur’s Game 3at least once a month. So, it felt only right to include the massive D&D outing in my GTX 970 benchmarks, and this isn’t even the first time I’ve done so. Back when the game first launched, I fetched my trusty old GPU to check whether Larian’s minimum requirements were sensible, as the developer included the card within its recommended specs.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 running on GTX 970 graphics card with Karlach at camp

In case you didn’t read that previous Baldur’s Gate 3 specs run down, the GTX 970 can handle the RPG with settings cranked down low. You won’t quite reach that golden 60fps average during gameplay, and I did experience some stuttering during flashy battles. But hey, it works, and if you’re not too fussed about the detailing on that gnarly set of armor you’ve slapped on Karlach, you should be able to save Faerun without a hardware hitch. That said, the beaten path will also look like something from a PS2 outing, so perhaps curb your visual expectations.

One thing I’d like to commend this EVGA version of the GTX 970 is temps, as the card managed to stay at 70°C or below. Perhaps if I pushed the GPU a little, we’d end up with warmer results that’d spark concern, but the vendor’s dual fan cooling solution isn’t too different from what you’d find on modern models.

Should you buy a GTX 970 in 2024?

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EVGA GTX 970 graphics card on white desk

Before buying any graphics card, I’d strongly recommend considering both your budget and visual requirements. That way, you’ll be able to easily figure out whether you should get super thrifty and buy a GTX 970 in 2024, or opt for something brand new. Ultimately, there’s a huge gulf between these two choices specifically, as entry-level GPUs like theNvidia GeForce RTX 4060are an entirely different beast.

Despite all of that, I’d still say the GTX 970 is worth thinking about in 2024. Chances are that some of you are looking to get into PC gaming for as cheap as possible, and Nvidia’s 2014 GPU goes for under $50 on the likes ofeBay. You might end up with a machine that isn’t designed to win against ferocious modern Steam libraries, but if you can thrift a build that’s suited, you’ll end up with a rig that’ll happily handle your backlog and some new release experimentation.

Anyway, here’s to another 10 years of the GTX 970 smugly sitting on my GPU shelf. If I’m sat here in a decade, I’ll let it finally die trying to runThe Elder Scrolls 6.

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1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

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3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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