Radeon E8870PCIe vs Quadro M2000M
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon E8870PCIe is positioned at rank 327 and the Quadro M2000M is on rank 177, so the Quadro M2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 E8870PCIe.
| Insight | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M 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 Quadro M2000M
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.
Quadro M2000M
The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Quadro M2000M reaches 3,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro M2000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 640 (Quadro M2000M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1098 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,368 | 3,410+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+76% |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 1098 MHz+76% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro M2000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) — the Quadro M2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Quadro M2000M's 55W — a 39.1% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 350W (Quadro M2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-33% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.0+47% | 62.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M2000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Venus | GM107 |
| Release | January 25 2014 | December 3 2015 |
| Ranking | #734 | #550 |
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