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Radeon HD 4870
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Quadro K2100M
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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 4870 is positioned at rank 241 and the Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the Quadro K2100M 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 Quadro K2100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2100M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 4870 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 4870 and Quadro K2100M
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.
Quadro K2100M
The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 scores 1,386 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,386+1% | 1,370 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+39% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS+56% | 0.7684 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 4870) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | — | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 draws 150W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4870) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 55W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 24.9+171% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | RV770 | GK106 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #784 | #788 |
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