GeForce GTX 870M vs T400
GeForce GTX 870M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 T400 is on rank 80, so the T400 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 T400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The T400 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 T400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the T400 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 T400
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.
T400
The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the T400 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536 | 3,609+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+250% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.599 TFLOPS+138% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1425 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 384 KB+243% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1 MB (T400) — the T400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the T400's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 30W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 120.3+240% |
Value Analysis
The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $179 |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #538 | #532 |
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