Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
AMD
G3D Mark
5,637
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$150
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.
Overview
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,637 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is positioned at rank #123 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 HD 6970M Crossfire
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire scores 5,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Terascale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Blackcomb XT), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1920 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,637 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Terascale 2 (2009−2015) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Blackcomb XT |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 40 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1920 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 680 MHz |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 2x1700 Million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #537 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 115.2 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit x2 |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 115.2 GB/s x2 |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | UVD 3 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 1mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150, the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire delivers 38 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #123 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #537 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #123 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #537 |
| Release Date | January 6 2011 |
| Release Year | 2011 |
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