Radeon HD 7870 XT vs Tesla K40c

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 Tesla K40c

#363

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

25471%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

100%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

97%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

97%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

91%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

91%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

81%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

76%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

74%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

74%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

72%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

72%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

69%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

66%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

66%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

60%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K40c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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	Tesla K40c
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	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 $500), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 84.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($270)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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

Tesla K40c Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870 XT and Tesla K40c

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 K40c

The Tesla K40c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $7,699.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 4,470 and the Tesla K40c reaches 4,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K40c uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40c). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 876 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
G3D Mark Score	4,470	4,495
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2880+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS	5.046 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	975 MHz+11%	876 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	384 KB+60%	240 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
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 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 11_0 (Tesla K40c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870 XT draws 185W versus the Tesla K40c's 245W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 350W (Tesla K40c). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870 XT	Tesla K40c
TDP	185W-24%	245W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	24.2+32%	18.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 MSRP and currently averages $270, while the Tesla K40c launched at $7699 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 7870 XT costs 46% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) vs 9.0 (Tesla K40c) — the Radeon HD 7870 XT offers 84.4% better value. The Tesla K40c is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).