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Performance
Radeon HD 6970M X2
5,541.55% of 104,598
Radeon RX 470218% better
17,624.517% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 470 has 218% better performance than the Radeon HD 6970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 6970M X2
No data available
Radeon RX 470
98.4661% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 470 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon HD 6970M X2 GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 6970M X2 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 X2 has 2 GB 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 X2 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 150 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 X2 has the 233rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 470 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $179. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ellesmere) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 470 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,650 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 211.2 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 RX 470 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 926 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,206 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 470 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 470 has the 126th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,624.5 score and $179 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 98.46. This is the 16th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 6970M X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $179 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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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
F1 2020 | Radeon HD 6970M X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 74 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 53 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 71 | +33% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 67 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 59 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 53.4 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 42.9 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 32.3 | -40% |
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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 3.1 | -7% |
| Arc A750 | 3.13 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 3.23 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 3.27 | -2% |
| Arc A770 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 3.35 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 3.47 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 3.74 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 3.9 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 3.92 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 6970M X2
5,541.55% of 104,598
Radeon RX 470218% better
17,624.517% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 470 has 218% better performance than the Radeon HD 6970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6970M X2 is ranked 233rd with a score of 5,541.5, and the Radeon RX 470 is ranked 126th with a score of 17,624.5.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 6970M X2
No data available
Radeon RX 470
98.4661% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 470 has 151% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon RX 470's 98.46 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +224% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +223% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +218% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | +218% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +217% |
| GeForce GTX 680M | 5,897.5 | +6% |
| Radeon HD 7970M | 5,645 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 6970M X2 | 5,541.5 | |
| Radeon R9 M385X | 5,514.5 | -0% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 5,388 | -3% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 6970M X2 orRadeon RX 470
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +28% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | -12% |
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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 3,624 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 3,756 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 68,475 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 11,884.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,708 | 13,831.5 (+142.32%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 8,004 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 730 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Blackcomb | Ellesmere |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million | 5,700 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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 Gb/s | 211.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 W | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 960 | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 12 | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 680 MHz | 926 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,206 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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.76 GPixel/s | 38.59 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 32.64 GTexel/s | 154.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,306 GFLOPS | 4.94 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 308.7 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 X2 | Radeon RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.