Radeon RX Vega M GH vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

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 GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#80

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

243%

#82

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

220%

#83

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

220%

#87

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

200%

#88

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

198%

#90

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

99%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

94%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GH uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GH likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GH.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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 Vega M GH Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GH and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

Radeon RX Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GH scores 6,548 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
G3D Mark Score	6,548	6,707+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.656 TFLOPS+38%	2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1190 MHz+15%	1038 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	384 KB	480 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega M GH comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — a 70.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GH. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	204.8 GB/s+71%	120 GB/s
Bus Width	1024-bit+433%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 1st Gen NVDEC.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Encoder	VCE 3.0	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GH draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 21% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GH	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
TDP	100W	81W-19%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	65.5	82.8+26%