Radeon E8870PCIe vs Radeon RX 560X

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

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X 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 Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the Radeon E8870PCIe, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 395.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+395.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8870PCIe and Radeon RX 560X

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 RX 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Radeon RX 560X reaches 3,340 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,368	3,340
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+226%
Boost Clock	625 MHz	1275 MHz+104%
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 RX 560X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E8870PCIe comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
TDP	37W-51%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Perf/Watt	91.0+104%	44.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 560X costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 397% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Radeon RX 560X
MSRP	$250	$129-48%
Avg Price (30d)	$200	$40-80%
Performance per Dollar	16.8	83.5+397%
Codename	Venus	Polaris 21
Release	January 25 2014	April 11 2018
Ranking	#734	#556