Radeon HD 7870 XT vs Radeon R7 370

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7870 XT.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $270), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 430.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+430.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270)	✅More affordable ($51)

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

Radeon R7 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870 XT and Radeon R7 370

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.

Radeon R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 4,470 and the Radeon R7 370 reaches 4,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 370). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
G3D Mark Score	4,470	4,482
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS+50%	1.997 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz	975 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R7 370) — a 7.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7870 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+7%	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 12 (Radeon R7 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 370).

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870 XT draws 185W versus the Radeon R7 370's 100W — a 59.6% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 450W (Radeon R7 370). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Radeon R7 370
TDP	185W	100W-46%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	24.2	44.8+85%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 MSRP and currently averages $270, while the Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $51. The Radeon R7 370 costs 81.1% less ($219 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 429.5% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).