GeForce MX110 vs Radeon HD 4870

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 MX110 is positioned at rank 315 and the Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 4870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#305

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

767%

#307

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

696%

#308

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

694%

#312

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

631%

#313

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

627%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

97%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4870

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1563%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1502%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1484%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1482%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1479%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1470%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1452%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1447%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1433%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1429%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1412%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1409%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1384%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1383%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#226

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1724%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

100%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

97%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

95%

#247

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

93%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#253

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

91%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

89%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

89%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX110 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce MX110 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX110 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 56.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

GeForce MX110 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX110 and Radeon HD 4870

GeForce MX110

The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.

Radeon HD 4870

The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX110 scores 1,415 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX110 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX110) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870).

Feature	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
G3D Mark Score	1,415+2%	1,386
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	256	800+213%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5151 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+133%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX110 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX110) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4870) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	40 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX110 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX110) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX110	Radeon HD 4870
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	47.2+413%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX110 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4870 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.4 (GeForce MX110) vs 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) — the Radeon HD 4870 offers 56.5% better value. The GeForce MX110 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).