Radeon E8870PCIe vs Iris Graphics 550
Radeon E8870PCIe
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Graphics 550.
| Insight | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon E8870PCIe 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 Iris Graphics 550
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.
Iris Graphics 550
The Iris Graphics 550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,368+2% | 3,311 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+4% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 1000 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon E8870PCIe comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The Radeon E8870PCIe offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 84.6% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W | 15W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 91.0 | 220.7+143% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Venus | Skylake GT3e |
| Release | January 25 2014 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #734 | #775 |
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