Quadro P500 vs Radeon HD 8870M
Quadro P500
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Radeon HD 8870M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro P500 is positioned at rank 244 and the Radeon HD 8870M is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 8870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P500 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8870M.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 P500 and Radeon HD 8870M
Quadro P500
The Quadro P500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points.
Radeon HD 8870M
The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659+1% | 1,638 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7772 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz+96% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8870M has 2 GB. The Quadro P500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro P500) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8870M) — the Quadro P500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 94.1% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W-64% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 92.2+181% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P500 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GP108 | Venus |
| Release | January 5 2018 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #740 | #745 |
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