NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) vs AMD Radeon HD 6970M X2

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)763% better
47,80346% of 104,737
Radeon HD 6970M X2
5,541.55% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 763% better performance than the Radeon HD 6970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)
119.8174% of 161.45
Radeon HD 6970M X2
No data available

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 74% 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 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 RTX 4060 Ti includes 4,352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,535 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 136 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 136 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 34 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 Ti has the 28th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 45.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 47,803 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 7th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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 5.29% 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAda LovelaceTeraScale 2
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ2 2023Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$399--
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
Low - 1080p
126 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
112 FPS
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High - 1080p
108 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
107 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
82 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
50 FPS
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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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) orRadeon HD 6970M X2

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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)763% better
47,80346% of 104,737
Radeon HD 6970M X2
5,541.55% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 763% better performance than the Radeon HD 6970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) is ranked 28th with a score of 47,803, and the Radeon HD 6970M X2 is ranked 233rd with a score of 5,541.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)
119.8174% of 161.45
Radeon HD 6970M X2
No data available

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 183% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)'s 119.81 performance per dollar ranks it 7th 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046+9%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49,760+4%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)47,803
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47,166-1%
Radeon RX 760043,430-9%
GeForce GTX 680M5,897.5-88%
Radeon HD 7970M5,645-88%
Radeon HD 6970M X25,541.5-88%
Radeon R9 M385X5,514.5-88%
Radeon Pro 4555,388-89%

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:GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) orRadeon HD 6970M X2
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+10%
Arc A750129.02+8%
GeForce RTX 4060127.73+7%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71+7%
Arc A770125.54+5%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER114.15-5%
Radeon RX 6600 XT103.04-14%
GeForce RTX 4070100.12-16%
Radeon RX 680095.14-21%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,427
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3DMark Time Spy Score
13,872
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
176,605
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
34,245
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
158,042
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
43,231
(+657.38%)
5,708
PassMark G3D Mark
22,905
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PassMark G2D Mark
1,062
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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
CodenameAD106Blackcomb
ArchitectureAda LovelaceTeraScale 2
Process Size5 nm40 nm
Transistors22,900 million1,700 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
Memory Size8 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s115.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB8 KB
L2 Cache32 MB512 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)160 W150 W
Suggested PSU450 W--
Power Connectors1x 16-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
Stream Processors (SP)--960
CUDA Cores4,352--
Compute Units (CU)--12
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)34--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)13648
Render Output Units (ROP)4832
Tensor Cores136--
Ray Tracing Cores34--
Core Clock Speed2,310 MHz680 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,535 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
Pixel Fill Rate121.7 GPixel/s21.76 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate344.8 GTexel/s32.64 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance22.06 TFLOPS1,306 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance344.8 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)Radeon HD 6970M X2
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)11.2 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.2
OpenGL4.64.4
Shader Model6.85.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.