GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

93%

#269

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

651%

#271

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

590%

#272

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

589%

#276

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

535%

#277

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

532%

#280

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#281

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#282

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#284

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#285

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

98%

#287

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#288

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#290

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#291

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#292

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire uses GCN, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,033	5,000
Architecture	Pascal	GCN
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) — a 37.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit x2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	153.6 GB/s x2+37%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit x2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire's 200W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.