Radeon HD 3870 vs Quadro 1000M
Radeon HD 3870
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Quadro 1000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 HD 3870 is positioned at rank 298 and the Quadro 1000M is on rank 199, so the Quadro 1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3870
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3870.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 1000M 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 HD 3870 and Quadro 1000M
Radeon HD 3870
The Radeon HD 3870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 552 points. Launch price was $349.
Quadro 1000M
The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3870 scores 552 and the Quadro 1000M reaches 555 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3870 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 1000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3870) vs 512 (Quadro 1000M). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3870) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 552 | 555 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+150% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+152% | 1.017 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 3870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 1000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 1000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3870) vs 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3870 draws 200W versus the Quadro 1000M's 40W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 3870) vs 350W (Quadro 1000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 40W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 13.9+396% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #460 | #594 |
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