Radeon HD 7970M vs P104-100

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 is positioned at rank #133 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

#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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P104-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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	P104-100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the P104-100 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

P104-100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and P104-100

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.

P104-100

The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the P104-100 reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the P104-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1,920 (P104-100). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	P104-100
G3D Mark Score	3,663	3,678
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	1920+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS	6.655 TFLOPS+206%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	120+50%
L1 Cache	320 KB	720 KB+125%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	P104-100
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 P104-100 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 (P104-100) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	P104-100
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the P104-100's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The P104-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (P104-100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.