GTX 970 vs RX 6400
Which GPU is the better buy in 2026? Live Amazon prices updated daily.
Our pick: GTX 970 — best Value Score at current prices.
Specs & Benchmarks
| Spec | GTX 970 | RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 3.92 | 3.6 |
| 3DMark TimeSpy | 3,500 | 2,800 |
| Performance Index | 7.5 | 6.1 |
| Current Price | — | $213.57 |
| Value Score | — | 29 |
| Categories | Gaming | Gaming |
Which GPU Should You Buy?
The GTX 970 has a higher Performance Index (7.5) but price data is unavailable for a full value comparison.
Prices change daily — always verify on Amazon before purchasing.
Current Amazon Prices
How We Score GPUs
Each GPU shows a Value score (0–100) — performance per dollar, scaled so the best deals reach 100.
Value score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10.
RTX 4090 reference price ~$1,700 → score 59. A used RTX 3070 Ti at $339 → score ~100.
Excellent ≥ 90 · Good 75–89 · Fair 60–74 · Poor < 60.
Performance Index = 0.70 × (3DMark TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65). Prices from Amazon US, updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GTX 970 or the RX 6400?
The GTX 970 is faster with a Performance Index of 7.5 versus 6.1 for the RX 6400 — approximately 23% more raw performance. Performance Index = 0.70 × (TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65).
Should I buy the GTX 970 or the RX 6400?
If price-to-performance is your priority, the GTX 970 is the better buy based on current Amazon prices. Always check both listings before purchasing as prices change daily.
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