GeForce MX350 vs Radeon HD 6970
GeForce MX350
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Radeon HD 6970
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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. The GeForce MX350 is positioned at rank #348 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX350.
| Insight | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 (286mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 100.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 MX350 and Radeon HD 6970
GeForce MX350
The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.
Radeon HD 6970
The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,828 | 2,831 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+125% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz+6% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+25% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 56 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 170.4% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-92% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 286mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 141.4+1151% | 11.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX350 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6970 costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (GeForce MX350) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) — the Radeon HD 6970 offers 100.7% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-32% | $369 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1 | 28.3+101% |
| Codename | GP107 | Cayman |
| Release | February 10 2020 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #597 | #596 |
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