Radeon HD 7970M vs Radeon Pro 560X

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

2012Core: 850 MHz

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

100

3,663

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,678

+0.4%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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. 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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 560X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 560X 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	Radeon Pro 560X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 Radeon Pro 560X 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

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and Radeon Pro 560X

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.

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 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 Radeon Pro 560X 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 Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,663	3,678
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS+6%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	Radeon Pro 560X
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7970M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.