Quadro CX vs Radeon HD 6970M
When comparing Quadro CX and Radeon HD 6970M, 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 Quadro CX and Radeon HD 6970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro CX
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Radeon HD 6970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 6970M 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 6970M here:
Main Specs
Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6970M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 75 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- Quadro CX has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 6970M.
- Quadro CX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6970M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- Quadro CX has 1534 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6970M.
- Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 6970M - in Laptops.
- Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 6970M - with Terascale 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 6970M is 78 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
- Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6970M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro CX is 700 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6970M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 240% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Battlefield 5 is 271% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 6970M. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 75−80 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 80% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
Quadro CX and Radeon HD 6970M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Dota 2 is 67% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Fortnite is 130% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 250% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 112% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Metro Exodus is 550% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Minecraft is 20% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 275% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 360% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 30−33 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M in World of Tanks is 50% more, than Quadro CX. |
Full Specs
Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6970M | |
Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
Code name | GT200B | Blackcomb XT |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 11 November 2008 | 6 January 2011 |
Pipelines | 192 | 960 |
Core clock speed | 602 MHz | 680 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,400 million | 1,700 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.53 | 32.64 |
Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 1,305.6 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 900 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
CUDA | 1.3 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 118 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
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