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FirePro D300
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Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro D300 is positioned at rank 130 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is on rank 123, so the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro D300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 661.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+661.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D300 and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
FirePro D300
The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,637 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire reaches 5,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,722+2% | 5,637 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1920+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit x2.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit x2+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D300) vs 11_0 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 38.1 | 112.7+196% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D300 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire launched at $150 and now averages $150. The FirePro D300 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 286.1 (FirePro D300) vs 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) — the FirePro D300 offers 660.9% better value. The FirePro D300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-87% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 286.1+661% | 37.6 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Blackcomb XT |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #506 | #537 |
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