Radeon HD 5970 vs Radeon R9 M275
When comparing Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon R9 M275, 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 Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon R9 M275 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 5970
Radeon R9 M275 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M275 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 R9 M275 here:
Main Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon R9 M275 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | No outputs |
| Check Price |
- Radeon HD 5970 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M275 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M275 has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M275 - in Laptops.
- Radeon HD 5970 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon R9 M275 - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M275 is 200 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M275 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M275 is 500 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Battlefield 5 is 187% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M275 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 68% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Dota 2 is 54% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Far Cry 5 is 280% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Fortnite is 95% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 177% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 78% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 87% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon R9 M275. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon R9 M275 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN |
| Code name | Hemlock | Venus |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 18 November 2009 | 1 August 2014 |
| Pipelines | 1600 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,154 million | 1,500 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 58.00 | 37.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | 1,184 gflops |
| Length | 305 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 4500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 64 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 122 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Check Price |