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Radeon HD 7970M
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Quadro K2200
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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 is positioned at rank 133 and the Quadro K2200 is on rank 169, so the Radeon HD 7970M 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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and Quadro K2200
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.
Quadro K2200
The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,663+2% | 3,580 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS+51% | 1.439 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 4th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 68W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 203mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.6 | 52.6+44% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | GM107 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #531 | #534 |
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