Radeon RX 560X vs Radeon HD8970M

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8970M

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#143

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

322%

#145

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

292%

#146

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

291%

#150

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

265%

#151

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

263%

#154

Radeon HD8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#156

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

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GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#158

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD8970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 560X	Radeon HD8970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8970M 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 RX 560X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560X and Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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: 3,340 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	Radeon HD8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,340	3,369
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS+13%	2.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1275 MHz+42%	900 MHz
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 560X	Radeon HD8970M
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)

The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD8970M has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD8970M) — the Radeon RX 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	Radeon HD8970M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.