AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs AMD Radeon HD 7970M X2
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 11% better performance than the Radeon HD 7970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon Pro Vega 20 and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is a mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2018. Its Vega 12 chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 5.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of HBM2 VRAM. Its 740 MHz memory clock and 1,024 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 189.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 has the 155th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon HD 7970M X2 GPU
The Radeon HD 7970M X2 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2012. Its Wimbledon chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,200 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 200 W.
The Radeon HD 7970M X2 has the 165th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.60% 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2018 | Q2 2012 |
| Production Status | Active | 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
Just Cause 4 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 76 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 51 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 47 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 44 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 GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 57 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 56.2 | +28% |
| Radeon RX 5300M | 52.5 | +20% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 51.8 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 46.2 | +5% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 43.9 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 39.7 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 36 | -18% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 36 | -18% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q | 35.3 | -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 Pro Vega 20 has 11% better performance than the Radeon HD 7970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is ranked 155th with a score of 12,289, and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 is ranked 165th with a score of 11,119.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon Pro Vega 20 and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | +2% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | |
| GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 12,267.5 | -0% |
| Quadro P3000 | 12,105 | -1% |
| Quadro T2000 Max-Q | 11,461 | -7% |
| Quadro T1000 (Mobile) | 11,377 | -7% |
| Radeon HD 7970M X2 | 11,119 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 11,082.5 | -10% |
| RTX A500 (Mobile) | 10,748 | -13% |
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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 2,600.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,794.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 62,318 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 9,043.5 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,934.5 (+17.25%) | 10,179 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 129.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,300 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 555 | -- |
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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Vega 12 | Wimbledon |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 2,800 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 189.4 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 740 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 1,024 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 200 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,280 | 1,280 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 20 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 815 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,283 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 41.06 GPixel/s | 27.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 102.6 GTexel/s | 68 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.28 TFLOPS | 2.18 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 205.3 GFLOPS | 136 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 Pro Vega 20 | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.0 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.