Test Setup Configuration

For our setup we used EVGA’s Stinger Z97 WiFi board along with Intel’s flagship CPU, the 4790k with an impressive OC of 4.8Ghz.

We will running tests both at 1920 x 1080 (1080p) & 3840 x 2160 (UHD or 4k) using an Acer B286HK monitor.  Despite the high overclock there may be occasions at 1080p where the CPU may limit performance and so we show total CPU load also.  Bear in mind that poorly threaded games that do not utilize multiple cores well may not read 100% across all cores despite effectively throttling.

We use HWiNFO to record all of our data.

As you can see from this table, the SSC comes ready to go with a heavy overclock out of the box. With the core sitting at 1190Mhz and the boost clock at no less than 1342Mhz. You can find this particular card on sale for $349.99 from EVGA.

Below you can find all the different GTX 970s that EVGA currently offer:

The SSC therefore seems like a bargain if you don’t mind the lack of backplate!