GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon HD 7970M 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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1630 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
GeForce GTX 1630
The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire uses GCN, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,992 | 5,000 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2560+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1630 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit x2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s x2+60% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit x2+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 66.6+166% | 25.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | Wimbledon XT |
| Release | June 28 2022 | May 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #444 | #395 |
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