Radeon HD 3870 X2 vs GeForce GTX 285M
Radeon HD 3870 X2
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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 HD 3870 X2 is positioned at rank 327 and the GeForce GTX 285M is on rank 173, so the GeForce GTX 285M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 3870 X2 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 X2 and GeForce GTX 285M
Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 286W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $550.
GeForce GTX 285M
The GeForce GTX 285M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 584 points. Launch price was $359.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 scores 587 and the GeForce GTX 285M reaches 584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 285M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 587 | 584 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS ×2+58% | 0.7085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD+ (Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs None (GeForce GTX 285M). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD (VP2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD+ | None |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 draws 286W versus the GeForce GTX 285M's 204W — a 33.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3870 X2 | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 286W | 204W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 2.9+38% |
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