AMD Radeon HD 7970 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 385% better performance than the Radeon HD 7970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 281% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 7970 GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tahiti) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 7970 has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 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 7970 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 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 HD 7970 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The HD 7970 has the 211th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 7,770 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 14.15. This is the 92nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP102) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,376 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 484.4 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 GTX 1080 Ti includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,481 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,582 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1080 Ti has the 47th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 35.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 37,671.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 53.89. This is the 62nd 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2012 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | $699 |
| 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
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 60 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 37 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 16 FPS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 27.6 | +69% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 24.6 | +51% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 24.3 | +49% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 19.3 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 16.3 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 15.7 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 15.6 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 13.7 | -16% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 13.6 | -17% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 25.47 | -41% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 25.58 | -40% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 27.82 | -35% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 28.77 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 31.89 | -26% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 42.88 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 54.45 | +27% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 385% better performance than the Radeon HD 7970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 7970 is ranked 211th with a score of 7,770, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 47th with a score of 37,671.5.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 281% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 7970 is ranked 92nd with a performance per dollar of 14.15, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 62nd with a performance per dollar of 53.89.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 37,941 | +388% |
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | +388% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | +385% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | +380% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | +363% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -31% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +307% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +283% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | +281% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | +245% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | +234% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 9,401 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 8,684.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 43,795 | 142,490 (+225.36%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,862 | 27,564 (+301.69%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 7,323 | 24,935 (+240.5%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 160 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,248 | 18,566 (+253.77%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 740 | 945 (+27.7%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 77.8 | -- |
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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tahiti | GP102 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 4,313 million | 11,800 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 3 GB | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 264 Gb/s | 484.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,375 MHz | 1,376 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 352 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 2.75 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 | HDMI 2.0, 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 3,584 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 28 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 88 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 1,481 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,582 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 29.6 GPixel/s | 139.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 118.4 GTexel/s | 354.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.79 TFLOPS | 11.34 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 947.2 GFLOPS | 354.4 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 7970 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.