Radeon E8870PCIe vs GeForce RTX 2060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon E8870PCIe

37

3,368

0.0%

14,114

+319.1%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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 Radeon E8870PCIe is positioned at rank #327 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe

#317

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

806%

#319

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

731%

#320

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

729%

#324

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

663%

#325

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

658%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

90%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 319.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-319.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+319.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the Radeon E8870PCIe, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 598.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+598.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($120)

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.

Radeon E8870PCIe Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8870PCIe and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 319.1%. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	3,368	14,114+319%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	1920+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+706%
Boost Clock	625 MHz	1680 MHz+169%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	120+200%
L1 Cache	0.16 MB	1.9 MB+1088%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E8870PCIe comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 124.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	37W-77%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	91.0+3%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 600% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).