gtx 970 sli vs gtx 780 ti sli?

[Sabik Ahmed]

plz tell me which runs better in both single graphical performance and in SLI...

thanks!

 

[clutchc]

As you can see from this comparison, the GTX 780 Ti is slightly better than the GTX 970... depending on the game. But it does it at a MUCH higher wattage. (250W vs 145W per card)
In SLI, the frame rate difference would be about the same, but with about an 80% improvement in frame rates at best for both cards.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1072?vs=1355

 

[chenw]

If you already have a 780TI, depending the price, it might be cheaper to buy a second 780ti

If you don't, get 970's, it'll be much cheaper and perf diff isn't that big either.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Performance is better in the 780Ti SLI than the GTX 970 SLI. Get a GTX 780Ti SLI. Prices will be cheaper as merchants will try to finish their stock faster.

GTX 780Ti SLI review:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gtx_780_ti_sli_geforce_review,1.html
GTX 970 SLI review:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_970_sli_review,1.html

 

[chenw]

It depends heavily on where the OP is based, some parts of the world simply do not do discounts on expensive hardware like GPU, if they do, they probably are clearing out several years old stock.

In US they probably will do discounts, where I am, they are still selling 700 series at MSRP.

Lastly, might take a while for 780 ti to fall to the level of 970's, if they fall. A quick scan through amazon and newegg does not suggest they are falling in price anytime soon.

 

[noob2masterace01]

Purchased my 780 ti at microcenter for $230 after a rebate of $30. That's roughly $100 + less than any new 970. More performance and less money. Sounds like a winner.

 

[iso4675809]

I highly recommend the gtx 970 99% of the time its going to be cheaper than the 780 ti, but what could i say microcenter is awesome. I would say the 970 is a very slight stepdown from the 780 ti but taking a price/performance perspective into account the 970 performs on par if not better than the 780ti , its also marginally newer, overclocks way better than the 780ti, it has higher clocks speeds right out the box, and you have an extra gb of vram. On efficiency however dont be fooled when its underload it could spike to 300W. That being said, the 970 is a much better deal, i'd go with that.