Radeon HD 7870 vs Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7870

2012Core: 1000 MHz

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7870

200

4,568

+1.5%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

4,500

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 RX 560 (móvel)

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#76

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

239%

#78

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

217%

#79

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

216%

#83

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#84

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

195%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 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 $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 12.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 RX 560 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870 and Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

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.

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870 scores 4,568 and the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870) vs 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,568+2%	4,500
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.56 TFLOPS+4%	2.462 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 560 (móvel)'s 65W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
TDP	200W	65W-68%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.8	69.2+204%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) vs 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 12.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).