Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H vs Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H scores 4,852 and the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire uses GCN, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,852 | 5,000+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit x2.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 153.6 GB/s x2 |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit x2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 19.4 | 25.0+29% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Wimbledon XT |
| Release | October 28 2020 | May 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #65 | #395 |
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