AMD Radeon HD 7970 Vs AMD Radeon R9 280X

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AMD Radeon HD 7970 vs AMD Radeon R9 280XAMD Radeon HD 7970AMD Radeon R9 280X

Why is AMD Radeon HD 7970 better than AMD Radeon R9 280X?

• 75 MHz faster GPU clock speed?925 MHzvs850 MHz
• 0.31 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?3.79 TFLOPSvs3.48 TFLOPS
• 2.4 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?29.6 GPixel/svs27.2 GPixel/s
• 9 GTexels/s higher texture rate?118 GTexels/svs109 GTexels/s
• Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)?
• 2 more displays supported?6vs4
• 2 more mini-DisplayPort outputs?2vs0

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Why is AMD Radeon R9 280X better than AMD Radeon HD 7970?

• 60W lower TDP?190Wvs250W
• 125 MHz faster memory clock speed?1500 MHzvs1375 MHz
• 500 MHz higher effective memory clock speed?6000 MHzvs5500 MHz
• 24 GB/s more memory bandwidth?288 GB/svs264 GB/s
• 9 °C lower load GPU temperature?63 °Cvs72 °C
• 1 more DisplayPort outputs?1vs0
• 3 °C lower idle GPU temperature?31 °Cvs34 °C
• 47W lower power consumption while under peak load?313Wvs360W

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Performance

GPU clock speed

925 MHz

850 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).GPU turbo

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1000 MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.pixel rate

29.6 GPixel/s

27.2 GPixel/s

The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.floating-point performance

3.79 TFLOPS

3.48 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.texture rate

118 GTexels/s

109 GTexels/s

The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.GPU memory speed

1375 MHz

1500 MHz

The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.shading units

2048

2048

Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.texture mapping units (TMUs)

128

128

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.render output units (ROPs)

32

32

The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.+ Show more +

Memory

effective memory speed

5500 MHz

6000 MHz

The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.maximum memory bandwidth

264 GB/s

288 GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.VRAM

3GB

3GB

VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.GDDR version

GDDR5

GDDR5

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.memory bus width

384-bit

384-bit

A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.Supports ECC memory

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Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

Features

DirectX version

DirectX 11

DirectX 11

DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).OpenGL version

4.2

4.3

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.OpenCL version

1.2

1.2

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.Supports multi-display technology✔AMD Radeon HD 7970✔AMD Radeon R9 280XThe graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.load GPU temperature

72 °C

63 °C

A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.supports ray tracing

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Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games. Supports 3D✔AMD Radeon HD 7970✔AMD Radeon R9 280XAllows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).supports DLSS

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DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on Nvidia GPUs.has FSR4

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AMD's FSR4 is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. FSR4 relies on specific hardware and is only available on select AMD GPUs.+ Show more +

Ports

has an HDMI output✔AMD Radeon HD 7970✔AMD Radeon R9 280XYou can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.HDMI ports

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1

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.HDMI version

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HDMI 1.4

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.DisplayPort outputs

0

1

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.USB-C ports

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With more USB-C ports, you are able to connect more devices/peripherals.DVI outputs

1

2

Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.mini DisplayPort outputs

2

0

Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.

General info

GPU architecture

GCN 1.0AMD Radeon HD 7970

GCN 1.0AMD Radeon R9 280X

The name of the GPU architecture.release date

14 years ago12/22/2011AMD Radeon HD 7970

12 years ago10/08/2013AMD Radeon R9 280X

The date the product first became available for purchase.Thermal Design Power (TDP)

250W

190W

The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.PCI Express (PCIe) version

3

3

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.semiconductor size

28 nm

28 nm

Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.number of transistors

4313 million

4313 million

A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor.warranty period

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.Has air-water cooling

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The graphics card uses a combination of water and air to reduce the temperature of the card. This allows it to be overclocked more, increasing performance.width

274 mm

275 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.+ Show more +

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