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Radeon HD 4870
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GeForce GT 740
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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 4870 is positioned at rank 241 and the GeForce GT 740 is on rank 89, so the GeForce GT 740 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 4870
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 740 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 740 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $89), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 245.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+245.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) |
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 4870 and GeForce GT 740
Radeon HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GT 740
The GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,429 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 scores 1,386 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,386 | 1,429+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS+57% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4870 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 4870) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | — | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4870) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 64W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 22.3+142% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Radeon HD 4870 costs 71.9% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon HD 4870 offers 244.1% better value. The GeForce GT 740 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $89-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-72% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.4+244% | 16.1 |
| Codename | RV770 | GK107 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #784 | #777 |
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