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Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
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GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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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 GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is on rank 244, so the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 7970M Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire and GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire scores 5,000 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 5,040 |
| Architecture | GCN | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+300% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) — a 37.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s x2+37% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+100% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 25.0 | 67.2+169% |
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