Radeon HD 6970 vs GeForce MX350
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350
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 | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| 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 (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 | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 MX350
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970 scores 2,831 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 937 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,831 | 2,828 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+125% | 1.199 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz | 937 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 240 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 56 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970 draws 250W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 170.4% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon HD 6970) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 20W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 286mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 141.4+1151% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon HD 6970 costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the Radeon HD 6970 offers 100.7% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $369 | $250-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-50% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.3+101% | 14.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | GP107 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #596 | #597 |
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