Radeon HD 4870 vs Tesla M2090
Radeon HD 4870
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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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, so the Radeon HD 4870 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 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 $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 58.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Tesla M2090
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.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 scores 1,386 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,386 | 1,400+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS | 1.332 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 1 MB+525% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M2090 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4870) vs 768 KB (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 4870) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Codecs | H.264 | CUDA,OpenCL |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 draws 150W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4870) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 248mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2+64% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 4870 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 35.0 (Tesla M2090) — the Radeon HD 4870 offers 58.3% better value. The Tesla M2090 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-88% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-38% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.4+58% | 35.0 |
| Codename | RV770 | GF110 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #784 | #530 |
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