GeForce GTX 960M vs Radeon E8870PCIe
GeForce GTX 960M
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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 960M is positioned at rank 35 and the Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the GeForce GTX 960M 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 960M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 300.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+300.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 960M and Radeon E8870PCIe
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 960M scores 3,375 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,375 | 3,368 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.505 TFLOPS+88% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+88% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 960M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 960M draws 75W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 37W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.0 | 91.0+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960M costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 301.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 960M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.5+302% | 16.8 |
| Codename | GM107 | Venus |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #552 | #734 |
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