Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

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 (Mobile) is on rank 28, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

#113

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

289%

#115

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

262%

#116

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#120

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

238%

#121

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

236%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

#18

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

156%

#20

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

141%

#21

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

141%

#25

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

128%

#26

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

127%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) 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.

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 5,918 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) leads by 5%. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)).

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	5,637	5,918+5%
Architecture	Terascale 2	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920+88%	1024

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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

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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 (Mobile)) — 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 (Mobile)
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder	UVD 3	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.