Radeon E8870PCIe vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H 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 Ryzen 5 6600H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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
The Radeon E8870PCIe offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 43% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 70.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 3,448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 2491 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,368 | 3,448+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 8.928 TFLOPS+1016% |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 2491 MHz+299% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 512 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 112.4% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-72% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 91.0+249% | 26.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon E8870PCIe costs 42.9% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Radeon E8870PCIe offers 69.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon E8870PCIe | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-29% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-43% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.8+70% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Venus | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 25 2014 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #734 | #150 |
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