GeForce GTX 275 vs Radeon HD 8970M

When comparing GeForce GTX 275 and Radeon HD 8970M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 275 and Radeon HD 8970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon HD 8970M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon HD 8970M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon HD 8970M here:

Radeon HD 8970M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 275	Radeon HD 8970M
Power consumption (TDP)	219 Watt	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	896 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 275 has 119% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 8970M.
GeForce GTX 275 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8970M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 275 has 892 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8970M.
GeForce GTX 275 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8970M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 275 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 8970M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 275 is 554 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8970M.
GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8970M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 3666 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 275.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	20−22
ultra / 1080p	4−5	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	16−18	35−40
medium / 1080p	8−9	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	10−12	30−35
ultra / 1080p	10−11	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−12
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 720p	24−27	65−70
medium / 1080p	12−14	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Battlefield 5 is 173% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	130−140	230−240
medium / 768p	100−110	200−210
ultra / 1080p	50−55	110−120
QHD / 1440p	27−30	85−90
4K / 2160p	27−30	45−50
high / 768p	75−80	160−170
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	18−20	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 39% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
medium / 768p	55−60	100−110
ultra / 1080p	30−35	75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Dota 2 is 85% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	8−9	24−27
ultra / 1080p	7−8	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	3−4	7−8
low / 720p	18−20	50−55
medium / 1080p	8−9	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Far Cry 5 is 188% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	14−16	30−35
ultra / 1080p	10−11	24−27
QHD / 1440p	−	14−16
low / 720p	60−65	120−130
medium / 1080p	21−24	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Fortnite is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	12−14	30−35
ultra / 1080p	10−12	24−27
QHD / 1440p	1−2	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	12−14
low / 720p	24−27	65−70
medium / 1080p	12−14	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 191% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	50−55	100−110
medium / 768p	45−50	90−95
high / 1080p	12−14	40−45
ultra / 1080p	6−7	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	4−5	12−14
ultra / 1080p	3−4	10−11
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	12−14	35−40
medium / 1080p	6−7	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Metro Exodus is 216% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	90−95	120−130
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	80−85	−
medium / 1080p	90−95	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Minecraft is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	16−18	−
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	30−35	70−75
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	7−8	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	10−12	35−40
medium / 1080p	10−12	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	24−27	70−75
medium / 768p	16−18	45−50
high / 1080p	9−10	24−27
ultra / 1080p	6−7	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 185% more, than GeForce GTX 275.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
medium / 768p	40−45	60−65
ultra / 1080p	18−20	40−45
high / 768p	35−40	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in World of Tanks is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 275.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 275	Radeon HD 8970M
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN
Code name	GT200B	Neptune
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	15 January 2009	15 May 2013
Pipelines	240	1280
Core clock speed	1404 MHz	850 MHz
Boost Clock		900 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million	2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	50.6 billion/sec	72.00
Floating-point performance	673.9 gflops	2,304 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	448 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1134 MHz	4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	127.0 GB/s	153.6 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	4.0	5.1
OpenGL	3.0	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	240
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		273 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
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GeForce GTX 275 vs Radeon HD 8970M

Radeon HD 8970M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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