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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon HD 8970M vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The Radeon HD 8970M is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 1730% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $1,498.97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 55 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
AMD Radeon HD 8970M Logo
Radeon HD 8970M
2304 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 2166% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER fills pixels 892% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER maps textures 1033% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 12 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon HD 8970M
153.6 GB/s

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER moves data 379% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon HD 8970M draws 220W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR6X
256-bit
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256-bit
Solar System (HD 8900M)
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GeForce 40
Mobile
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 8970M or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. It's 1100% faster than the Radeon HD 8970M on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER than Radeon HD 8970M?expand_more
1100% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon HD 8970M or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon HD 8970M and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 8970M scores 5/100, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 60/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 8970M or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon HD 8970M or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon HD 8970M and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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