Radeon HD 7970M vs GRID T4-2Q

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

2012Core: 850 MHz

GRID T4-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

100

3,663

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,668

+0.1%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 is positioned at rank 133 and the GRID T4-2Q is on rank 231, 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 GRID T4-2Q

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

100%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

97%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

96%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

94%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

87%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

84%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

74%

#216

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3404%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

100%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

84%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

84%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

83%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

83%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

81%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

76%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7970M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID T4-2Q 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

GRID T4-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and GRID T4-2Q

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.

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,663	3,668
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+122%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7970M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	70-18%
Perf/Watt	36.6+125%	16.3