We return to the fray with an analysis over the graphics card market. Today we bet on a high note and we'll show you the performance you have given us two AMD 6970 in CrossFire X, arguably the most powerful configurations today. The DMA 6970 has passed through our hands, resulting in examination. Its attractive price of 329 euros linked to a high-altitude performance of the AMD 6970 make an interesting option for those seeking a high-end graphics card.
And what would happen if we put two AMD 6970? That is precisely what we have done, so if you're interested then you will find all the details. We started! A brief description of test equipment and software used: The results you see in the following comparisons are all own, drawn from our tests and analysis of the different graphics cards in recent months.
Divided into two tests: With all the default settings. In all these benchmarks involved, the higher the score, the better. You will find the data frames per second (fps) on the top bar of each graph. The resolution is 1,680 × 1050. In all cases, the more fps the better. Maximum graphics settings all the limit values.
Maximum graphics settings all the limit values (fan settings) except antialiasing (a 0) and a second test with all the best except antialiasing filter (a 0), and the quality of the textures that we place in standard (configuration standard). Maximum graphics settings all the limit values (including filters) maximum graphics settings all the values to the maximum: We took two values of consumption, idle and full.
The first started with the computer operating system without running any application or game. The second, with the computer as possible. A lower consumption, better. The same, two idle and full values. The first value is the average temperature in operation with the computer without running any user process, and the other operating temperatures with extreme use: Obviously, the pair of AMD 6970 in CrossFire X has a yield of over 6970 alone.
Is obvious. However, in our tests has been only a 15% improvement in games, and 25% in synthetic benchmarks, which in truth is quite low. Frankly, we expected more. AMD promised us in the presentation of its 6970 and 6950 that had improved the efficiency in CrossFire X configurations over previous generations.
The results speak for themselves, and while not reaching double the performance (which is impossible for certain reasons at low level) if it were desirable to achieve as low a yield of between 30 and 40% above the configuration of a graphic. To achieve that just 15% have to sacrifice a huge energy consumption, nearly twice that in the configuration of a graph.
To achieve maximum power of 625 watts, a real lot to gain only a few frames per second. Compared to the temperatures we must recognize that rise but remain at levels successful, below 90 degrees Celsius. For its part, noise is not excessive, although easily detectable. After comparison of CrossFire X opposite the configuration of a single graphics card, we turn to face it on other models in the market, and obviously we look at direct rival: NVidia GTX 580.
The price of these two models are weighted in favor of NVidia for a noticeable difference, 500 compared to 700 euros. For its part, the yield is higher in the 6970 CrossFireX but only 10% in games and 25% in benchmarks, even with very similar temperatures but energy consumption almost double.
Pay 200 euros more to get a more powerful configuration, yes, but not too much ... that each draw their own conclusions. With data in hand we must conclude that AMD 6970 is fine, but the CrossFire X needs improvement. For twice the price get higher performance, but in a small measure. It is important to note that NVidia has a graphical performance 2xAMD quite similar to 6970 but in a single graphics card and set a price substantially.
At this point, is worth the SLI / CrossFire X? Interestingly, there have been some models as the nVidia GTX 460 that have been fantastic in this respect, while others still have to improve in the future. Does the blame? Software and parallelism, the same case with multi-core processors.
An interesting topic of debate which will discuss in more detail shortly. 6970 AMD has been released for testing by AMD. Please check our relationships with companies. 
And what would happen if we put two AMD 6970? That is precisely what we have done, so if you're interested then you will find all the details. We started! A brief description of test equipment and software used: The results you see in the following comparisons are all own, drawn from our tests and analysis of the different graphics cards in recent months.
Divided into two tests: With all the default settings. In all these benchmarks involved, the higher the score, the better. You will find the data frames per second (fps) on the top bar of each graph. The resolution is 1,680 × 1050. In all cases, the more fps the better. Maximum graphics settings all the limit values.
Maximum graphics settings all the limit values (fan settings) except antialiasing (a 0) and a second test with all the best except antialiasing filter (a 0), and the quality of the textures that we place in standard (configuration standard). Maximum graphics settings all the limit values (including filters) maximum graphics settings all the values to the maximum: We took two values of consumption, idle and full.
The first started with the computer operating system without running any application or game. The second, with the computer as possible. A lower consumption, better. The same, two idle and full values. The first value is the average temperature in operation with the computer without running any user process, and the other operating temperatures with extreme use: Obviously, the pair of AMD 6970 in CrossFire X has a yield of over 6970 alone.
Is obvious. However, in our tests has been only a 15% improvement in games, and 25% in synthetic benchmarks, which in truth is quite low. Frankly, we expected more. AMD promised us in the presentation of its 6970 and 6950 that had improved the efficiency in CrossFire X configurations over previous generations.
The results speak for themselves, and while not reaching double the performance (which is impossible for certain reasons at low level) if it were desirable to achieve as low a yield of between 30 and 40% above the configuration of a graphic. To achieve that just 15% have to sacrifice a huge energy consumption, nearly twice that in the configuration of a graph.
To achieve maximum power of 625 watts, a real lot to gain only a few frames per second. Compared to the temperatures we must recognize that rise but remain at levels successful, below 90 degrees Celsius. For its part, noise is not excessive, although easily detectable. After comparison of CrossFire X opposite the configuration of a single graphics card, we turn to face it on other models in the market, and obviously we look at direct rival: NVidia GTX 580.
The price of these two models are weighted in favor of NVidia for a noticeable difference, 500 compared to 700 euros. For its part, the yield is higher in the 6970 CrossFireX but only 10% in games and 25% in benchmarks, even with very similar temperatures but energy consumption almost double.
Pay 200 euros more to get a more powerful configuration, yes, but not too much ... that each draw their own conclusions. With data in hand we must conclude that AMD 6970 is fine, but the CrossFire X needs improvement. For twice the price get higher performance, but in a small measure. It is important to note that NVidia has a graphical performance 2xAMD quite similar to 6970 but in a single graphics card and set a price substantially.
At this point, is worth the SLI / CrossFire X? Interestingly, there have been some models as the nVidia GTX 460 that have been fantastic in this respect, while others still have to improve in the future. Does the blame? Software and parallelism, the same case with multi-core processors.
An interesting topic of debate which will discuss in more detail shortly. 6970 AMD has been released for testing by AMD. Please check our relationships with companies.
- AMD Unveils The Radeon HD 6950 And HD 6970 Graphic Cards (15/12/2010)
- AMD's Radeon HD 6950 can hit 6970 speeds with unlock (27/12/2010)
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M reviewed: major leap from HD 5870M, not quite a GTX 485M (03/02/2011)
- AMD quietly slips out Radeon HD 6450, 6570, 6670 (07/02/2011)
- AMD makes Radeon HD 6950 and 6970 official (15/12/2010)
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