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Radeon HD 6970
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GeForce GTX 770M
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (286mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 145.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 6970 and GeForce GTX 770M
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.
GeForce GTX 770M
The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970 scores 2,831 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,831+2% | 2,784 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+60% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+77% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz+10% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6970 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 770M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6970) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the Radeon HD 6970 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6970) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6970) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon HD 6970) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 286mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 37.1+228% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 145.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $369 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.3 | 69.6+146% |
| Codename | Cayman | GK106 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #603 |
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