Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Quadro 4000M
Radeon HD 4870 X2
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Quadro 4000M
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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 Quadro 4000M is on rank 91, so the Quadro 4000M 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 Quadro 4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 4870 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 4870 X2 and Quadro 4000M
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.
Quadro 4000M
The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 scores 1,309 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,309+2% | 1,287 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+138% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS ×2+75% | 0.6384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 448 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 draws 286W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 96.4% difference. The Quadro 4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 286W | 100W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 12.9+180% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 4000M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $550 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | R700 | GF104 |
| Release | August 12 2008 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #796 | #801 |
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