GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RX 5500 XT 4GB recorded 78 FPS against 67 FPS for GTX 970 4GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 970 4GB
67Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 42.3 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 4GB
- Released
- September 2014
- GPUsed cards tested
- 73
RX 5500 XT 4GB
78Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 44.6 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 4GB
- Released
- December 2019
- GPUsed cards tested
- 6
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What does this comparison mean?
RX 5500 XT 4GB delivers 16.4% more FPS than GTX 970 4GB here while retaining the same 4GB memory capacity. This is an increase in measured benchmark throughput without a larger memory buffer, so an upgrade aimed specifically at fitting bigger textures or datasets needs a separate capacity check.
Both variants have 4GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 970 4GB
The GTX 970 launched in September 2014 as a Maxwell desktop GPU with 4GB of graphics memory. It is distinct from the GTX 980 and from the later Pascal-generation GTX 1070.
RX 5500 XT 4GB
The RX 5500 XT 4GB launched in December 2019 with first-generation RDNA and GDDR6 memory. AMD offered both 4GB and 8GB versions, so the full memory specification matters when comparing a listing.
Release and feature sources: GTX 970 4GB source · RX 5500 XT 4GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.