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Mobility Radeon HD 3870
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Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is positioned at rank 509 and the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is on rank 459, so the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $100), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 570.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+570.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3870 and Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
Mobility Radeon HD 3870
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 548 points.
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 545 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 scores 548 and the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual reaches 545 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 548 | 545 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+4% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.0 | 10.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 costs 85% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 5.5 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 offers 563.6% better value. The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-85% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.5+564% | 5.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | — |
| Release | January 7 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #881 |
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