
Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 8970M Crossfire is positioned at rank #264 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire and GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 27 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,474 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM reaches 5,474 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,474 |
| Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+90% | 1344 |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 980 MHz+9% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s x2 | 192 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2 | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM's 170W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 170W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5 | 32.2+17% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | Neptune CF | GK104 |
| Release | May 1 2012 | September 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #350 | #417 |
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