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Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

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AMD

Radeon HD 4870 X2

2008Core: 700 MHz
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Intel

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Performance Spectrum

Radeon HD 4870 X2
1 GB 286
1,309
+0.7%
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UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Shared System RAM 15
1,300
0.0%
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brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580

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.

Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon HD 4870 X2

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($550 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌1806.7% higher power demand at 286W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 286W, a 271W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $550 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (1,309 vs 1,300), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 4870 X2 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4870 X2 scores 1,309 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 55 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,309
1,300
Architecture
TeraScale
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
55 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
800 ×2+2400%
32
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) carries 0 MB. Radeon HD 4870 X2 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon HD 4870 X2 and System on the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
DirectX
10.1
12 (12_1)+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 2 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Encoder
—
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Decoder
UVD 2
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4870 X2 draws 286W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 180.1% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80.

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
TDP
286W
15W-95%
Recommended PSU
650W
0W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
None
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
90°C
80-11%
Perf/Watt
4.6
86.7+1785%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 came in at $550, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($550 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) (2019 vs 2008).

FeatureRadeon HD 4870 X2UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
MSRP
$550
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.4
Infinity
Codename
R700
Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11
Release
August 12 2008
May 28 2019
Ranking
#796
#820
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