GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon HD 6970
When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon HD 6970, 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 850A and Radeon HD 6970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 850A
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 850A
Radeon HD 6970
Power consumption (TDP)
45 Watt
550 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type
DDR3
DDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon HD 6970 has 1122% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GTX 850A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6970 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon HD 6970 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 6970 - with Terascale 2.
GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6970 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 425 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6970.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
1−2
14−16
ultra / 1080p
0−1
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
30−35
medium / 1080p
3−4
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
−
24−27
ultra / 1080p
4−5
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
50−55
medium / 1080p
5−6
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Battlefield 5 is 277% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon HD 6970 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
210−220
medium / 768p
90−95
180−190
ultra / 1080p
40−45
95−100
QHD / 1440p
24−27
50−55
4K / 2160p
18−20
30−33
high / 768p
65−70
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 95% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
85−90
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
40−45
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon HD 6970 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
50−55
90−95
ultra / 1080p
24−27
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Dota 2 is 76% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
2−3
18−20
ultra / 1080p
2−3
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
6−7
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
3−4
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Far Cry 5 is 360% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
10−11
24−27
ultra / 1080p
5−6
18−20
QHD / 1440p
2−3
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
95−100
medium / 1080p
10−12
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Fortnite is 162% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
4−5
24−27
ultra / 1080p
−
20−22
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
low / 720p
16−18
50−55
medium / 1080p
7−8
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 288% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
45−50
85−90
medium / 768p
−
75−80
high / 1080p
5−6
30−33
ultra / 1080p
2−3
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
medium / 720p
35−40
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 144% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
1−2
9−10
ultra / 1080p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
5−6
27−30
medium / 1080p
3−4
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Metro Exodus is 466% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
70−75
100−110
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
low / 720p
27−30
55−60
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 88% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
6−7
27−30
medium / 1080p
−
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 280% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
12−14
55−60
medium / 768p
9−10
30−35
high / 1080p
4−5
18−20
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−12
4K / 2160p
0−1
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 328% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p
75−80
100−110
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
35−40
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970 in World of Tanks is 56% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 850A
Radeon HD 6970
Architecture
Maxwell
Terascale 2
Code name
GM107
Cayman
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
17 March 2014
14 December 2010
Pipelines
640
1536
Core clock speed
902 MHz
Boost Clock
936 MHz
880 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
2,640 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
40 nm
Texture fill rate
37.44
84.48
Floating-point performance
1,198 gflops
2,703.4 gflops
Length
267 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
1800 MHz
1375 MHz
Memory bandwidth
28.8 GB/s
DirectX
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
5.0
Bus support
PCIe 2.0 x16
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
273 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
Design
reference
CrossFire
+
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