Radeon E8870PCIe
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon E8870PCIe vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014Core: 575 MHzBoost: 625 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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. 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
731%
#320
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
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 291% 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.

InsightRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-291%)
Leading raw performance (+291%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 Radeon E8870PCIe and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 291%. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
3,368
13,170+291%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
640
3584+460%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1493%
Boost Clock
625 MHz
1777 MHz+184%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
112+180%
L1 Cache
0.16 MB
3.5 MB+2088%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 128.5% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
37W-78%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
91.0+17%
77.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon E8870PCIeGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$250
Avg Price (30d)
$200
Codename
Venus
GA106
Release
January 25 2014
October 12 2022
Ranking
#734
#147