Radeon HD 6970M vs FirePro V8800

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 6970M

2011Core: 680 MHz

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6970M

2,270

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

FirePro V8800

2,281

+0.5%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 is positioned at rank 121 and the FirePro V8800 is on rank 319, so the Radeon HD 6970M 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

#111

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

287%

#113

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

260%

#114

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

259%

#118

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

236%

#119

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

234%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

100%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6970M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970M holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $100), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 107.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+107.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($48)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970M and FirePro V8800

Radeon HD 6970M

The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.

FirePro V8800

The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6970M scores 2,270 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,270	2,281
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960+20%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+18%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
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)

The Radeon HD 6970M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 256 KB (FirePro V8800) — the Radeon HD 6970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6970M draws 75W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	FirePro V8800
TDP	75W	74W-1%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	30.3	30.8+2%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6970M costs 52% less ($52 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the Radeon HD 6970M offers 107.5% better value. The Radeon HD 6970M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).