Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is positioned at rank #280 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 7970M Crossfire

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

93%

#269

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

651%

#271

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

590%

#272

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

589%

#276

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

535%

#277

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

532%

#280

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#281

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#282

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#284

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#285

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

98%

#287

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#288

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#290

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#291

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#292

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB 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 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB 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 7970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire scores 5,000 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,116+2%
Architecture	GCN	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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)

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 82.9% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 96-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s x2+83%	84 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit x2+167%	96-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.