CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
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CMP 30HX
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 7970M Crossfire is positioned at rank 280 and the CMP 30HX is on rank 190, so the CMP 30HX 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 7970M Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire and CMP 30HX
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
CMP 30HX
The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire scores 5,000 and the CMP 30HX reaches 4,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the CMP 30HX uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 1,408 (CMP 30HX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+2% | 4,892 |
| Architecture | GCN | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+82% | 1408 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+300% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the CMP 30HX's 125W — a 46.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 350W (CMP 30HX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 125W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 25.0 | 39.1+56% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Wimbledon XT | TU116 |
| Release | May 1 2012 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #395 | #447 |
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