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Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
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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.
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 Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is positioned at rank 123 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is on rank 180, so the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $150), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 137.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 6970M Crossfire and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,637 points.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) reaches 5,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,637 | 5,800+3% |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+150% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 115.2 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — a 2.9% advantage for the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s x2+3% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 112.7+46% | 77.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 56.7% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 137.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $65-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.6 | 89.2+137% |
| Codename | Blackcomb XT | GP107 |
| Release | January 6 2011 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #537 | #405 |
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