Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs GeForce GT 750M
Radeon HD 4870 X2
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GeForce GT 750M
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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 X2 is positioned at rank 302 and the GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GT 750M 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 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 4870 X2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 750M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 750M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $550), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1019.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1019.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 X2 and GeForce GT 750M
Radeon HD 4870 X2
The Radeon HD 4870 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: 1,309 points. Launch price was $550.
GeForce GT 750M
The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 scores 1,309 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,309 | 1,332+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS ×2+51% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 ×2+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 750M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 750M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 12 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (FL11)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 draws 286W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce GT 750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 286W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 80°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 26.6+478% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 750M costs 90.9% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.4 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) — the GeForce GT 750M offers 1008.3% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $550 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $50-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4 | 26.6+1008% |
| Codename | R700 | GK107 |
| Release | August 12 2008 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #796 | #792 |
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