Radeon HD 6870 vs Radeon Pro WX 3200

Radeon HD 6870

2010Boost: 900 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019Core: 1082 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6870

151

2,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2,209

+0.1%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3200

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

98%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

93%

#116

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1331%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

96%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

96%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

90%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

90%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

89%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

88%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

86%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6870.

Insight	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 (247mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 297.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+297.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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.

Radeon HD 6870 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 3200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6870 and Radeon Pro WX 3200

Radeon HD 6870

The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.

Radeon Pro WX 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6870 scores 2,206 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 reaches 2,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6870) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
G3D Mark Score	2,206	2,209
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1120+75%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.016 TFLOPS+46%	1.385 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	224 KB+40%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6870 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	N/A	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6870) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6870) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6870 draws 151W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 79.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6870) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 247mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 82°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	Radeon Pro WX 3200
TDP	151W	65W-57%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	247mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85	82°C-4%
Perf/Watt	14.6	34.0+133%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon HD 6870 costs 74.9% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the Radeon HD 6870 offers 297.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).