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GeForce GTX 870M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU is on rank 417, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Per Dollar Arc 8-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Arc 8-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 8-Core iGPU.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Arc 8-Core iGPU
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Arc 8-Core iGPU
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Arc 8-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536+1% | 3,500 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+16700% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 2300 MHz+138% |
| L1 Cache | 0.11 MB | 1.5 MB+1264% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12.2 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 8-Core iGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Arc 8-Core iGPU's 45W — a 75.9% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 45W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 77.8+120% |
Value Analysis
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $503 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | GK104 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | March 12 2014 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #538 | #362 |
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