GeForce GTX 970M vs Radeon HD 6970M 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. The GeForce GTX 970M is positioned at rank 27 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is on rank 123, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

#113

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

289%

#115

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

262%

#116

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#120

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

238%

#121

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

236%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire reaches 5,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,705+1%	5,637
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Terascale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280	1920+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M 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)

The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 115.2 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) — a 4.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit x2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s+4%	115.2 GB/s x2
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit x2+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 11_0 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
DirectX	12_1+9%	11_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	UVD 3
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	UVD 3

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire's 50W — a 47.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.