Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire vs GRID P40-4Q

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 P40-4Q is on rank 294, so the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire 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 GRID P40-4Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#279

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7461%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

99%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

91%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

87%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

87%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

86%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% 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	GRID P40-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P40-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GRID P40-4Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

GRID P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire and GRID P40-4Q

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 P40-4Q

The GRID P40-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 versus the GRID P40-4Q's 5,926 — the GRID P40-4Q leads by 5.1%. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GRID P40-4Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GRID P40-4Q
G3D Mark Score	5,637	5,926+5%
Architecture	Terascale 2	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920+25%	1536

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GRID P40-4Q
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

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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 P40-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
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_1 (GRID P40-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GRID P40-4Q
DirectX	11_0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W versus the GRID P40-4Q'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 P40-4Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire	GRID P40-4Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	112.7+329%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) vs 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) — the GRID P40-4Q offers 5.1% better value. The GRID P40-4Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).