Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire vs GRID P40-12Q
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 GRID P40-12Q is on rank 351, 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 GRID P40-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire 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 GRID P40-12Q.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $5,699), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3765.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3765.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) |
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 GRID P40-12Q
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.
GRID P40-12Q
The GRID P40-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 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 GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,637+2% | 5,540 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2048+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+100% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 112.7+358% | 24.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire costs 97.4% less ($5549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) — the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers 3660% better value. The GRID P40-12Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-97% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-97% | $5699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.6+3660% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Blackcomb XT | GM204 |
| Release | January 6 2011 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #537 | #433 |
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