Radeon HD 6970M vs GeForce MX330
Radeon HD 6970M
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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 is positioned at rank 121 and the GeForce MX330 is on rank 293, so the Radeon HD 6970M 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX330 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce MX330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6970M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $100 for the GeForce MX330, it costs 52% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 101.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.2%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970M and GeForce MX330
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 MX330
The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M scores 2,270 and the GeForce MX330 reaches 2,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce MX330 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 384 (GeForce MX330). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,270 | 2,350+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+150% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+7% | 1.224 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 48 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M draws 75W versus the GeForce MX330's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 350W (GeForce MX330). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.3 | 235.0+676% |
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 23.5 (GeForce MX330) — the Radeon HD 6970M offers 101.3% better value. The GeForce MX330 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-52% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.3+101% | 23.5 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GP108 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #654 | #647 |
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