Radeon HD 7870 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q
Radeon HD 7870
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GRID RTX6000-8Q
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $500), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1024.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1024.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 7870 and GRID RTX6000-8Q
Radeon HD 7870
The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.
GRID RTX6000-8Q
The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7870 scores 4,568 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,568+1% | 4,514 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+88% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 768 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7870 draws 200W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8+13% | 20.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 91% less ($455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 1027.8% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-91% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 101.5+1028% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM204 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #460 | #505 |
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