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HD 7970 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon HD 7970 is about 27% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7970 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon HD 7970

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon HD 7970Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7970

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
38 FPS
Average FPS
30 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
100/100
Value for money
94/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon HD 7970Radeon HD 7870
38average FPS
30average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
104
81
Counter-Strike 2
55
43
League of Legends
119
93
Fortnite
14
11
Apex Legends
26
20
Rainbow Six Siege X
66
52
Overwatch 2
38
30
Rocket League
72
56
PUBG: Battlegrounds
23
18
Call of Duty: Warzone
19
15
Marvel Rivals
13
11
Dota 2
51
40

Other games

GTA V
23
18
Minecraft
61
48
Red Dead Redemption 2
10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
24
19
Roblox
58
45
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
12
10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
19
15
Rust
13
10

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