Radeon E8870PCIe vs Radeon Pro 460

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 Pro 460 is on rank 176, so the Radeon Pro 460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon Pro 460

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

97%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

97%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

93%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

91%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

89%

#161

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2138%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

96%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

93%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

92%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

92%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

91%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

90%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

89%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 Pro 460
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon Pro 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($150)

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

Radeon Pro 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8870PCIe and Radeon Pro 460

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 Pro 460

The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Radeon Pro 460 reaches 3,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 907 MHz.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon Pro 460
G3D Mark Score	3,368	3,453+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	1.858 TFLOPS+132%
Boost Clock	625 MHz	907 MHz+45%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	160 KB	256 KB+60%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon Pro 460
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) — the Radeon Pro 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon Pro 460
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Radeon Pro 460's 35W — a 5.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon Pro 460
TDP	37W	35W-5%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	91.0	98.7+8%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Pro 460 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 460 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 23.0 (Radeon Pro 460) — the Radeon Pro 460 offers 36.9% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).