Radeon HD 7870
VS
Radeon R9 370

Radeon HD 7870 vs Radeon R9 370

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Radeon HD 7870

2012Core: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7870
200
4,568
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6850 X2
brand logoRadeon R9 260
brand logoRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon HD 7800-serie
brand logoRadeon RX 580
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 7600 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800
Radeon R9 370
110
4,722
+3.4%
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon R7 360
brand logoRadeon RX 560
brand logoRadeon RX 460 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 5500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 7870.

InsightRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $55), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 18.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+18.2%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($45)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

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 7870 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low140 FPS
medium98 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium63 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium96 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS
medium64 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low185 FPS
medium122 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra49 FPS
1440p
low100 FPS
medium71 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low39 FPS
medium27 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low170 FPS
medium114 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS
medium67 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low39 FPS
medium26 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra12 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low206 FPS
medium164 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra103 FPS
1440p
low154 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra77 FPS
4K
low103 FPS
medium82 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low212 FPS
medium170 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra106 FPS
1440p
low159 FPS
medium127 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra80 FPS
4K
low106 FPS
medium85 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra53 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low183 FPS
medium145 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra85 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS
medium88 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4K
low46 FPS
medium35 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low99 FPS
medium75 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium37 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra17 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870 and Radeon R9 370

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon R9 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870 scores 4,568 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370).

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
G3D Mark Score
4,568
4,722+3%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.56 TFLOPS+3%
2.496 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
80
L1 Cache
320 KB
384 KB+20%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7870 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870) vs 179 GB/s (Radeon R9 370) — a 16.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 370. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
153.6 GB/s
179 GB/s+17%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC (Radeon R9 370).

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 4.0
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870 draws 200W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
TDP
200W
110W-45%
Recommended PSU
500W
450W-10%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
241mm
221mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
22.8
42.9+88%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 18.2% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 18.2% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7870Radeon R9 370
MSRP
$349
$149-57%
Avg Price (30d)
$45-18%
$55
Performance per Dollar
101.5+18%
85.9
Codename
Pitcairn
Trinidad
Release
March 5 2012
May 5 2015
Ranking
#460
#456