AMD Radeon HD 6970M vs NVIDIA GeForce 830M
The Radeon HD 6970M has 44% better performance than the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6970M and the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 6970M GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 6970M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the TeraScale 2 GPU microarchitecture (codename Blackcomb) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The HD 6970M has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 115.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 6970M includes 960 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 680 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD 6970M has the 309th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce 830M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 830M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 830M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 830M includes 256 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,082 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,150 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 830M has the 364th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q1 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 25 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 15 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 7 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 6 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 930M | 6.9 | +17% |
| GeForce 930MX | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 940M | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 840M | 6 | +2% |
| Radeon 530 | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 830M | 5.9 | |
| Radeon 520 | 5.8 | -2% |
| GeForce MX110 | 5.3 | -10% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 5.3 | -10% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 4.7 | -20% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M has 44% better performance than the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6970M is ranked 309th with a score of 2,818.5, and the GeForce 830M is ranked 364th with a score of 1,961.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6970M and the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro M600M | 2,911 | +3% |
| GeForce MX130 | 2,875 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 6970M | 2,818.5 | |
| GeForce GT 755M | 2,800.5 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 485M | 2,709 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | -29% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | -30% |
| GeForce 830M | 1,961 | -30% |
| Radeon HD 8770M | 1,934 | -31% |
| Radeon R7 M260X | 1,903 | -32% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 8,104.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,386.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,054 (+45.85%) | 2,094 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 50.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,270 (+125.2%) | 1,008 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 655 (+381.62%) | 136 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Blackcomb | GM108 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million | 1,020 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 33 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 960 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 256 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 12 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 680 MHz | 1,082 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,150 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.76 GPixel/s | 9.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 32.64 GTexel/s | 18.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,306 GFLOPS | 588.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 18.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.