AMD Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire - Specs, Benchmarks

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Summary

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire GPU by AMD. features a GCN (2012−2015) architecture. with 2560 CUDA cores. and a boost clock of 900 MHz MHz. With a power consumption (TDP) of 200W. it supports DirectX 11.1 for enhanced performance.



Benchmark Performance

17.29

General Information

Basic details about the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire, including manufacturer, ranking, and release date.

Title Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
Manufacturer AMD
Ranking 315
Popularity Rank not in top-100
Architecture GCN (2012−2015)
GPU code name Neptune CF
Market Segmente Laptop
Length - Width N/A - N/A
Release Date 1 May 2012
Launch Price $N/A

Performance

Details on clock speeds, cores, and floating-point processing power of Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire.

Core Clock Speed 850 MHz
Boost Clock Speed 900 MHz
Floating Point Processing Power N/A
No of Transistors N/A
CUDA Cores 2560
Ray Tracing Cores N/A
Tensor Cores N/A
Texture Fill Rate N/A
ROPs N/A

Performance Score Comparison

GPU Cores

Feature Comparison Matrix

GPU Model DLSS Support Ray Tracing Tensor Cores Resizable BAR HDMI Support
Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire ✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 GRE ✓ Yes
48
96
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 XT ✓ Yes
64
128
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Connectivity & API Support

Available display connectors and API compatibility for enhanced performance.

Interface N/A
Display Connectors N/A
HDMI N/A
DirectX 11.1
Shader Model N/A
OpenGL N/A
OpenCL N/A
Vulkan N/A
CUDA N/A
DLSS N/A
TMUs N/A

Memory & Bus

Information on memory type, capacity, and bandwidth to evaluate data processing power.

Memory Type GDDR5
Maximum RAM N/A
Memory Bus Width 2x 256 Bit
Memory Clock Speed 4800 MHz
Memory Bandwidth N/A GB/s
Resizable BAR N/A

Power & Efficiency

Power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Power Consumption (TDP) 200 W
Power Efficiency 6.33
Manufacturing Process 28 nm
Supplementary Power Connectors N/A

Closest Competitors

Here are some of the closest competitors to this GPU. Compare their power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.


Gaming Performance Estimates

Estimated FPS in popular games at different resolutions and settings.

1080p Gaming
Ultra Settings
14 FPS
High Settings
17 FPS
1440p Gaming
Ultra Settings
9 FPS
High Settings
11 FPS
4K Gaming
Ultra Settings
5 FPS
High Settings
6 FPS

Recommended Use Cases

gaming
Entry Level

1080p Medium/High settings

Power Efficiency Comparison

Performance per watt comparison with similar GPUs

Enhanced Performance Metrics

Performance per Watt
0.09
Score per TDP watt

System Compatibility & Requirements

Recommended PSU

400W

Interface

PCIe

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire Graphics Card Review

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire is a graphics card manufactured by AMD, released on 1 May 2012. Currently ranked #315 in our comprehensive graphics card rankings, this GPU has achieved an impressive performance score of 17.29 points, solidifying its position as a high-performance graphics solution.

Technical Specifications

Architecture: Built on the GCN (2012−2015) architecture with the Neptune CF GPU core.

Manufacturing Process: Manufactured using cutting-edge 28 nm process technology, ensuring optimal power efficiency and performance density.

Processing Cores: Features 2560 processing cores, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities for both gaming and compute workloads.

Performance Overview

Clock Speeds: Base clock operates at 850 MHz, with boost clocks reaching up to 900 MHz, delivering consistent high-performance gaming and rendering capabilities.

Memory Configuration

Memory Specifications: connected via a 2x 256 Bit-bit memory bus.

Power and Efficiency

Power Consumption: Operates with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 200, achieving excellent power efficiency ratings.

Advanced Features

Display and Connectivity

Graphics API Support: Supports DirectX 11.1 for broad compatibility with modern games and applications.

Market Position and Value

Positioned in the Laptop market segment, Currently ranked #not in top-100 in popularity among enthusiasts and gamers, making it a competitive choice in its category.

Conclusion

The Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire represents AMD's innovative approach to graphics technology. With its impressive power efficiency, this GPU is well-suited for a wide range of gaming and multimedia applications. Whether you're a competitive gamer, content creator, or enthusiast, the Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire offers the performance and features needed to handle today's most demanding visual applications.