Radeon HD 7970M vs GeForce GTX 765M SLI

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 is positioned at rank 133 and the GeForce GTX 765M SLI is on rank 220, so the Radeon HD 7970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

94%

#123

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

296%

#125

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

269%

#126

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

268%

#130

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

244%

#131

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

242%

#133

Radeon HD 7970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 765M SLI

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

90%

#210

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

451%

#212

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

409%

#213

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

407%

#217

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

371%

#218

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

368%

#220

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

97%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

92%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

92%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 GeForce GTX 765M SLI.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970M	GeForce GTX 765M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 765M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and GeForce GTX 765M SLI

Radeon HD 7970M

The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,614 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the GeForce GTX 765M SLI reaches 3,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 765M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 765M SLI).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GeForce GTX 765M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,663+1%	3,614
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GeForce GTX 765M SLI
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 765M SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GeForce GTX 765M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 765M SLI's 130W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.