Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire vs GRID P40-12Q

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 8970M Crossfire is positioned at rank 264 and the GRID P40-12Q is on rank 351, so the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire 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 8970M Crossfire

#254

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

592%

#256

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

537%

#257

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

536%

#261

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

487%

#262

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

484%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

100%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

95%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

94%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

93%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

92%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q

#336

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15230%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

98%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

97%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

94%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

92%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

91%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

89%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

84%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

82%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire.

Insight	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $5,699), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 7443.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7443.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)

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 8970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

GRID P40-12Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire and GRID P40-12Q

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.

GRID P40-12Q

The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire scores 5,500 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,540
Architecture	GCN	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1178 MHz+31%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit x2+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire	GRID P40-12Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	27.5+12%	24.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire costs 98.7% less ($5624 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 73.3 (Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire) vs 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) — the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire offers 7230% better value. The GRID P40-12Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).