Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon HD 7970M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560 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 Radeon HD 7970M.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Radeon RX 560 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 RX 560 and Radeon HD 7970M

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the Radeon HD 7970M reaches 3,663 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,663
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS+20%	2.176 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 3
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7970M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon HD 7970M
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70 C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	49.1+34%	36.6