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Radeon HD 7870 XT
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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 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K20Xm offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7870 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $270 (vs $7,699), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2794.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2794.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($270) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699) |
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 XT and Tesla K20Xm
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.
Tesla K20Xm
The Tesla K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 4,470 and the Tesla K20Xm reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K20Xm uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,470+2% | 4,403 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2688+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS | 3.935 TFLOPS+31% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 96 | 224+133% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+71% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7870 XT comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20Xm has 6 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) — the Tesla K20Xm has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7870 XT draws 185W versus the Tesla K20Xm's 235W — a 23.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 350W (Tesla K20Xm). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W-21% | 235W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.2+29% | 18.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 MSRP and currently averages $270, while the Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870 XT | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $270-96% | $7699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $270 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK110 |
| Release | November 19 2012 | November 12 2012 |
| Ranking | #469 | #473 |
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