Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire vs GeForce MX570
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
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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 MX570 is on rank 117, so the GeForce MX570 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 MX570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX570 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The GeForce MX570 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 MX570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $150 for the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 27.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 MX570
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 MX570
The GeForce MX570 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,738 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 and the GeForce MX570 reaches 5,738 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GeForce MX570 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,637 | 5,738+2% |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2048+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 115.2 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s x2+20% | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+300% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W versus the GeForce MX570's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce MX570). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 112.7 | 229.5+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce MX570 launched at $150 and now averages $120. The GeForce MX570 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 47.8 (GeForce MX570) — the GeForce MX570 offers 27.1% better value. The GeForce MX570 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GeForce MX570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $120-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.6 | 47.8+27% |
| Codename | Blackcomb XT | GA107 |
| Release | January 6 2011 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #537 | #407 |
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