GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon HD 7870
GRID RTX6000-8Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $500), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1024.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1024.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 GRID RTX6000-8Q and Radeon HD 7870
GRID RTX6000-8Q
The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.
Radeon HD 7870
The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,514 | 4,568+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+88% | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 (11_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1 | 22.8+13% |
Value Analysis
The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 91% less ($455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 1027.8% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-8Q | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $45-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 101.5+1028% |
| Codename | GM204 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #505 | #460 |
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