GeForce GTX 970M vs Radeon HD 7990

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. The GeForce GTX 970M is positioned at rank #27 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7990.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 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 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and Radeon HD 7990

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 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,705+2%	5,566
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048 ×2+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+54%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+4%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32 ×2
TMUs	80	128 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB	512 KB+7%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
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 3 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7990) — a 2301.7% advantage for the Radeon HD 7990. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s	288 GB/s x2+140%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit x2+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 3.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	UVD 3.2
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 128.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	81W-78%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	1mm	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	70.4+376%	14.8