GeForce MX330 vs Radeon HD 6970M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce MX330

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon HD 6970M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon HD 6970M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon HD 6970M

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 75W vs 10W.

GeForce MX330

2020

Radeon HD 6970M

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon HD 6970M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon HD 6970M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 75W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX330 better than Radeon HD 6970M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,350 vs 2,270 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce MX330 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (10W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX330 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2011, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 14nm process instead of 40nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce MX330 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. GeForce MX330 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce MX330 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $150 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $150 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (10W vs 75W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon HD 6970M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon HD 6970M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce MX330 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 MX330 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6970M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
1080p
low	20 FPS	62 FPS
medium	13 FPS	49 FPS
high	7 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	37 FPS
medium	5 FPS	27 FPS
high	3 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	12 FPS
medium	3 FPS	10 FPS
high	2 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

Open GeForce MX330 Open Radeon HD 6970M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
1080p
low	83 FPS	94 FPS
medium	51 FPS	65 FPS
high	37 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	64 FPS
medium	16 FPS	41 FPS
high	11 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	32 FPS
medium	4 FPS	22 FPS
high	4 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce MX330 Open Radeon HD 6970M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
1080p
low	106 FPS	102 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	70 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	63 FPS	61 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	51 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	35 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

Open GeForce MX330 Open Radeon HD 6970M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
1080p
low	106 FPS	102 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	70 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	63 FPS	61 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	51 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	35 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX330 and Radeon HD 6970M

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 6970M

The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 and the Radeon HD 6970M reaches 2,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6970M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6970M). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M).

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
G3D Mark Score	2,350+4%	2,270
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	960+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.224 TFLOPS	1.306 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	144 KB	192 KB+33%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX330 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 6970M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Radeon HD 6970M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	48 GB/s	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 6970M's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.