Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
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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. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is positioned at rank #689 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4149.4% higher G3D Mark score and 399900% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4149.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4149.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 658.8% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+658.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 scores 478 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 4149.4%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 478 | 20,312+4149% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Ampere |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 ×2 | 4864+1420% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.2 TFLOPS+3735% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 16 ×2 | 152+850% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 comes with 2 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 399900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 8 GB+399900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+19% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Ampere).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 58.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-45% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 101.6+2263% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 costs 82.1% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 655.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $399-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-82% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 72.5+655% |
| Codename | M88 | GA104 |
| Release | September 1 2008 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #919 | #73 |
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