Radeon HD8970M vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Radeon HD8970M
Popular choices:
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Popular choices:
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 HD8970M is positioned at rank #154 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 HD8970M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD8970M.
| Insight | Radeon HD8970M | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST 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 HD8970M and GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Radeon HD8970M
The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 points.
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD8970M scores 3,369 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST reaches 3,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD8970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M) vs 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,369 | 3,415+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+45% | 1.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1033 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+400% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD8970M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) — the Radeon HD8970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD8970M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST's 134W — a 29.1% difference. The Radeon HD8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD8970M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-25% | 134W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.7+32% | 25.5 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon HD8970M and GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
