GeForce GTX 880M vs Radeon HD 8970M
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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 GeForce GTX 880M is positioned at rank 116 and the Radeon HD 8970M is on rank 78, so the Radeon HD 8970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 880M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 880M holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $170), it costs 12% less, resulting in a 11.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 880M and Radeon HD 8970M
GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.
Radeon HD 8970M
The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,826 | 3,876+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.05 TFLOPS+32% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz+10% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8970M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 19.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 100W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 38.8+24% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M costs 11.8% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GeForce GTX 880M offers 11.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 880M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-12% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.5+12% | 22.8 |
| Codename | GK104 | Neptune |
| Release | March 12 2014 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #514 | #507 |
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