Quadro P1000 vs Radeon HD 7870
Quadro P1000
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Radeon HD 7870
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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.
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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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P1000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $80), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 80.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+80.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅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 Quadro P1000 and Radeon HD 7870
Quadro P1000
The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.
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 Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,495 | 4,568+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.555 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | 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 | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 has 2 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) — the Quadro P1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870).
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-80% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 241mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 112.4+393% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 43.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 80.6% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $45-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.2 | 101.5+81% |
| Codename | GP107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | February 7 2017 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #466 | #460 |
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