Radeon HD 6970 vs Quadro M1000M
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 Quadro M1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 Radeon HD 6970.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (286mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M1000M 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 6970 and Quadro M1000M
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.
Quadro M1000M
The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970 scores 2,831 and the Quadro M1000M reaches 2,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro M1000M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 512 (Quadro M1000M). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 1072 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,831 | 2,845 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+166% | 1.017 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz | 1072 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6970 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M1000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6970) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970 draws 250W versus the Quadro M1000M's 40W — a 144.8% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon HD 6970) vs 350W (Quadro M1000M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 40W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 286mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 71.1+529% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $369 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM107 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #596 | #594 |
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