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Comparision Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

WINNER
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Rating: 34 points
Grade
Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
6
7
Memory
3
4
General information
7
7
Functions
7
7
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
3
4

Top specs and features

Passmark score

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core: 9580 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: 10198

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core: 71648 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: 76071

3DMark Fire Strike Score

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core: 9282 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: 10980

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core: 11762 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: 12748

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core: 15775 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: 17196

Description

The Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core video card is based on the Maxwell architecture. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 on the Pascal architecture. The first has 5200 million transistors. The second is 4400 million. Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has a transistor size of 28 nm versus 16.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1152 MHz versus 1506 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has 4 GB. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 has 4 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 224.4 Gb/s versus 192.2 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core is 3.71. At Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3.79.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core scored 9580 points. And here is the second card 10198 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 11762 points. Second 12748 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has Directx version 12. Video card Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 -- Directx version - 12.

Regarding cooling, Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has 148W heat dissipation requirements versus 120W for Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060.

Why Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is better than Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core

  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 415504 против 233932 , more on 78%

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: highlights

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core
Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1152 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1506 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1753 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
2002 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
3.71 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
3.79 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
4 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations. Show more
48
48
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
64.5 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
72.3 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
104
max 880
Average: 140.1
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
56
max 256
Average: 56.8
48
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
1664
max 17408
Average:
1280
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
2000
There is no data
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1304 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1708 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
119.8 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
120.5 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Maxwell
Pascal
GPU name
GM204
GP106
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
224.4 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
192.2 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better. Show more
7012 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8008 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
4 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
192 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
398
max 826
Average: 356.7
200
max 826
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 900
GeForce 10
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
148 W
Average: 160 W
120 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
28 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
16 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
5200 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
4400 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Width
279.9 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
250 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
111.2 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
111.2 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
5.2
max 9
Average:
6.1
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
9580
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
10198
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
71648
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
76071
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
9282
max 39424
Average: 12463
10980
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
11762
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
12748
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
15775
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
17196
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
41584
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
43486
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
415504
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
233932
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
Unigine Heaven 4.0 test score
During the Unigine Heaven test, the graphics card goes through a series of graphical tasks and effects that can be intensive to process, and displays the result as a numerical value (points) and a visual representation of the scene. Show more
1518
max 4726
Average: 1291.1
max 4726
Average: 1291.1
Octane Render test score OctaneBench
A special test that is used to evaluate the performance of video cards in rendering using the Octane Render engine.
76
max 128
Average: 47.1
max 128
Average: 47.1
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available

FAQ

How does the Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core scored 9580 points. The second video card scored 10198 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core is 3.71 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 3.79 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core 148 Watt. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 120 Watt.

How fast are Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core operates at 1152 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1304 MHz. The clock base frequency of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 reaches 1506 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1708 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core supports GDDR5. Installed 4 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 224.4 GB/s. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 works with GDDR5. The second one has 6 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 224.4 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has There is no data HDMI outputs. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core uses There is no data. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core is built on Maxwell. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 uses the Pascal architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core is equipped with GM204. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is set to GP106.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core has 5200 million transistors. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 has 4400 million transistors