GeForce GT 650M SLI vs Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
When comparing GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire, 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 GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GT 650M SLI or Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 650M SLI
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x2 GB
2x2 GB
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GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire - with Terascale 2.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 110 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 3100 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.
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
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
2−3
7−8
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
20−22
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
27−30
QHD / 1440p
3−4
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
40−45
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Battlefield 5 is 71% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
180−190
230−240
medium / 768p
150−160
200−210
ultra / 1080p
80−85
120−130
QHD / 1440p
45−50
95−100
4K / 2160p
30−33
50−55
high / 768p
120−130
170−180
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Cyberpunk 2077 is 26% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
medium / 768p
80−85
100−110
ultra / 1080p
50−55
80−85
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Dota 2 is 30% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
20−22
4K / 2160p
5−6
8−9
low / 720p
30−35
50−55
medium / 1080p
14−16
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Far Cry 5 is 68% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
85−90
120−130
medium / 1080p
40−45
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Fortnite is 50% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
35−40
ultra / 1080p
16−18
27−30
QHD / 1440p
6−7
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
40−45
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Forza Horizon 4 is 77% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
100−110
medium / 768p
65−70
95−100
high / 1080p
21−24
40−45
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
QHD / 1440p
1−2
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Grand Theft Auto V is 51% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
8−9
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
2−3
3−4
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−11
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
ultra / 1080p
95−100
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
20−22
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
9−10
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
40−45
75−80
medium / 768p
27−30
45−50
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
9−10
14−16
4K / 2160p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 70% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−33
40−45
high / 768p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 650M SLI
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Architecture
Kepler
Terascale 2
Code name
N13E-GE
Blackcomb XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
22 March 2012
6 January 2011
Pipelines
768
1920
Core clock speed
790 MHz
680 MHz
Boost Clock
835 MHz
Transistor count
2x1700 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
40 nm
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
900 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
Laptop size
medium sized
large
Optimus
+
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