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 8970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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 Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

#335

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

122%

#336

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

122%

#337

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

119%

#338

HD Graphics 6000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

119%

#339

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

119%

#340

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

118%

#341

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

117%

#342

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

115%

#343

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

113%

#344

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

111%

#345

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

107%

#346

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

107%

#347

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

107%

#348

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

104%

#349

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

101%

#350

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

100%

#351

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#352

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#353

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#354

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#355

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#356

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

89%

#357

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

89%

#358

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#359

Radeon R8 M365DX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

88%

#360

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

87%

#361

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

87%

#362

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

86%

#363

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

86%

#364

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

86%

#365

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire scores 5,500 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 GCN (2012−2015) architecture (codename: Neptune CF), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 900 MHz from a base of 850 MHz.

Specification	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,500
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN (2012−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Neptune CF
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2560
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	900 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	850 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#350

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 153.6 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 8970M 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	153.6 GB/s x2

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8970M 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.

Specification	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire draws 200 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

Specification	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
TDPPower consumption under load	200 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $75 (MSRP: $300), the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire delivers 73 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #350 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$75
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#350
Release Date	May 1 2012
Release Year	2012