Radeon HD 5970 vs GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Radeon HD 5970
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560M SLI.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5970 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 Radeon HD 5970 and GeForce GTX 560M SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 560M SLI
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5970 scores 2,297 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI reaches 2,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5970 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 560M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,297+1% | 2,274 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+317% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5970) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5970 draws 294W versus the GeForce GTX 560M SLI's 100W — a 98.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon HD 5970) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 100W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 305mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 22.7+191% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Hemlock | N12E-GS |
| Release | November 18 2009 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #651 | #632 |
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