Radeon HD 7870 XT vs GRID P6-4Q

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 GRID P6-4Q

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GRID P6-4Q

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-4Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P6-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P6-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $270), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 78.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+78.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 XT Benchmark Check

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870 XT and GRID P6-4Q

Radeon HD 7870 XT

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 4,470 and the GRID P6-4Q reaches 4,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score	4,470	4,429
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS+35%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	384 KB	576 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
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	Standard

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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 XT) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870 XT draws 185W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 59.6% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	GRID P6-4Q
TDP	185W	100W-46%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	24.2	44.3+83%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 MSRP and currently averages $270, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The GRID P6-4Q costs 44.4% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q offers 77.7% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).