Radeon HD 6970M vs GeForce GTX 560M SLI

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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI is on rank 163, 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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

#153

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

334%

#155

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

303%

#156

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

302%

#160

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

275%

#161

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

273%

#163

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970M	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M SLI 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970M and GeForce GTX 560M SLI

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.

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6970M scores 2,270 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI reaches 2,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 560M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,270	2,274
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960+150%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970M	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6970M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 560M SLI's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.