Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire vs Radeon RX 570X
When comparing Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire and Radeon RX 570X, 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 7970M Crossfire and Radeon RX 570X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 7970M Crossfire here:
Main Specs
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Radeon RX 570X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 200 Watt | 120 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | |
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- Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire has 66% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 570X.
- Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 570X - in Desktops.
- Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX 570X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 570X is 318 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire.
- Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 570X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 570X is 2200 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Battlefield 5 is 257% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 65−70 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Dota 2 is 66% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Far Cry 5 is 291% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Fortnite is 200% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Forza Horizon 4 is 270% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Grand Theft Auto V is 158% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Metro Exodus is 342% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−105 |
high / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Minecraft is 30% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 84% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 30−35 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 287% more, than Radeon RX 570X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire in World of Tanks is 26% more, than Radeon RX 570X. |
Full Specs
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire | Radeon RX 570X | |
Architecture | GCN | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Wimbledon XT | Polaris 20 |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 1 May 2012 | 11 April 2018 |
Pipelines | 2560 | 2048 |
Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 1168 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1244 MHz | |
Transistor count | 5,700 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 159.2 | |
Floating-point performance | 5,095 gflops | |
Length | 241 mm | |
Memory bus width | 2x 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | DirectX 11.1, Shader 5.0 | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 2.0 | |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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