Radeon E8870PCIe vs Radeon HD8970M
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 Radeon HD8970M is on rank 154, so the Radeon HD8970M 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 Radeon HD8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.
| Insight | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8970M 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 Radeon HD8970M
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.
Radeon HD8970M
The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,368 | 3,369 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+188% |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 900 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD8970M) — the Radeon HD8970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 92% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-63% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 91.0+170% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Venus | Neptune |
| Release | January 25 2014 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #734 | #507 |
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