GRID V100-2Q vs Radeon HD 8970M

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 GRID V100-2Q is positioned at rank 390 and the Radeon HD 8970M is on rank 78, so the Radeon HD 8970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID V100-2Q

#375

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8970M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

92%

#68

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

224%

#70

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

203%

#71

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

203%

#75

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

184%

#76

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

183%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

97%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

94%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100-2Q.

Insight	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8970M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8970M holds the technical lead. Priced at $170 (vs $2,000), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1096.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1096.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)	✅More affordable ($170)

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.

GRID V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-2Q and Radeon HD 8970M

GRID V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,811 points.

Radeon HD 8970M

The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID V100-2Q scores 3,811 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID V100-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,811	3,876+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+109%	2.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+31%	900 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
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)

The GRID V100-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8970M has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 8970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GRID V100-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon HD 8970M
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	16.9	38.8+130%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8970M costs 91.5% less ($1830 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the Radeon HD 8970M offers 1100% better value. The GRID V100-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).