CPU
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Radeon HD 7870M
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FirePro V8700
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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.
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. The Radeon HD 7870M is positioned at rank 122 and the FirePro V8700 is on rank 347, so the Radeon HD 7870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7870M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870M and FirePro V8700
Radeon HD 7870M
The Radeon HD 7870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,507 points.
FirePro V8700
The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7870M scores 1,507 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,507 | 1,539+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 512 KB (FirePro V8700) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7870M draws 45W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-70% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.5+225% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7870M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $170 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Cayman |
| Release | April 24 2012 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #765 | #656 |
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