GeForce MX330 vs Radeon HD 5970

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX330

10

2,350

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

GeForce MX230

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon HD 5970

294

2,297

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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. The GeForce MX330 is positioned at rank #293 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 MX330

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#283

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

693%

#285

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

628%

#286

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

626%

#290

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

570%

#291

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

566%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

98%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

96%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX330 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The GeForce MX330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5970.

Insight	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $100 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 5970.

Insight	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX330 and Radeon HD 5970

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

Radeon HD 5970

The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
G3D Mark Score	2,350+2%	2,297
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1600 ×2+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.224 TFLOPS	2.32 TFLOPS ×2+90%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	24	80 ×2+233%
L1 Cache	144 KB	320 KB+122%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	48 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
Encoder	Pascal	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 186.8% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 5970
TDP	10W-97%	294W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	235.0+2913%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX330 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 5970 launched at $699 and now averages $100. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.5 (GeForce MX330) vs 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) — the GeForce MX330 offers 2.2% better value. The GeForce MX330 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).