GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon HD 8970M
When comparing GeForce GTX 970 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 970 and Radeon HD 8970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 970
Radeon HD 8970M
Power consumption (TDP)
148 Watt
100 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pins
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU)
500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 970 has 48% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 8970M.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon HD 8970M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce GTX 970 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8970M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 970 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 8970M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970 is 200 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8970M.
GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon HD 8970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 4793 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970.
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
50−55
20−22
ultra / 1080p
30−35
12−14
QHD / 1440p
27−30
6−7
4K / 2160p
14−16
5−6
low / 720p
75−80
35−40
medium / 1080p
60−65
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
75−80
30−35
ultra / 1080p
70−75
27−30
QHD / 1440p
50−55
10−12
4K / 2160p
27−30
7−8
low / 720p
130−140
65−70
medium / 1080p
85−90
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Battlefield 5 is 150% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
45−50
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p
250−260
230−240
medium / 768p
230−240
200−210
ultra / 1080p
−
110−120
QHD / 1440p
150−160
85−90
4K / 2160p
100−110
45−50
high / 768p
220−230
160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 31% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
50−55
medium / 1080p
50−55
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
100−110
ultra / 1080p
110−120
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Dota 2 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
60−65
24−27
ultra / 1080p
60−65
21−24
QHD / 1440p
40−45
18−20
4K / 2160p
21−24
7−8
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
65−70
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
90−95
30−35
ultra / 1080p
70−75
24−27
QHD / 1440p
45−50
14−16
4K / 2160p
21−24
−
low / 720p
220−230
120−130
medium / 1080p
140−150
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Fortnite is 114% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
85−90
30−35
ultra / 1080p
65−70
24−27
QHD / 1440p
45−50
12−14
4K / 2160p
30−35
12−14
low / 720p
130−140
65−70
medium / 1080p
90−95
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 148% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
160−170
100−110
medium / 768p
150−160
90−95
high / 1080p
95−100
40−45
ultra / 1080p
45−50
16−18
QHD / 1440p
40−45
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 94% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
35−40
12−14
ultra / 1080p
30−35
10−11
QHD / 1440p
24−27
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
2−3
low / 720p
95−100
35−40
medium / 1080p
50−55
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Metro Exodus is 193% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 1080p
−
110−120
GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p
75−80
−
ultra / 1080p
55−60
14−16
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
120−130
70−75
medium / 1080p
85−90
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 157% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
24−27
10−11
QHD / 1440p
16−18
1−2
4K / 2160p
10−12
1−2
low / 720p
90−95
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 185% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
180−190
70−75
medium / 768p
120−130
45−50
high / 1080p
70−75
24−27
ultra / 1080p
40−45
14−16
4K / 2160p
24−27
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 172% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
low / 768p
120−130
90−95
medium / 768p
−
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
40−45
high / 768p
−
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in World of Tanks is 43% more, than Radeon HD 8970M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 970
Radeon HD 8970M
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN
Code name
GM204
Neptune
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
19 September 2014
15 May 2013
Pipelines
1664
1280
Core clock speed
1050 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
1178 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
5,200 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
109 billion/sec
72.00
Floating-point performance
3,920 gflops
2,304 gflops
Length
10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
7.0 GB/s
4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth
224 GB/s
153.6 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
6.4
5.1
OpenGL
4.4
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.48 kh/s
CUDA cores
1664
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
4 displays
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
478 Mh/s
273 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Decred / DCR (Decred)
1.51 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
22.21 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
291.61 Sol/s
GameStream
+
GeForce ShadowPlay
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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