GeForce GTX 970M vs Radeon TM
GeForce GTX 970M
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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 970M is positioned at rank 27 and the Radeon TM is on rank 55, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon TM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon TM is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon TM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon TM offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and Radeon TM
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 TM
The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 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 TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,705+3% | 5,564 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.657 TFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS+124% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2900 MHz+179% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB+88% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon TM has 4 GB. The Radeon TM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2 MB (Radeon TM) — the Radeon TM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 137.5% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 81W | 15W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 70.4 | 370.9+427% |
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