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Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
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Tesla K8
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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 7970M Crossfire is positioned at rank 280 and the Tesla K8 is on rank 208, so the Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8
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.
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire scores 5,000 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 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 Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 5,111+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+67% | 1536 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K8 has 4 GB. The Tesla K8 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+100% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 25.0 | 51.1+104% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K8 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | Wimbledon XT | GK104 |
| Release | May 1 2012 | September 16 2014 |
| Ranking | #395 | #515 |
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