Radeon HD 7870M vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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. The Radeon HD 7870M is positioned at rank #122 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 7870M

#112

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

288%

#114

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

261%

#115

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#119

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

237%

#120

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

235%

#122

Radeon HD 7870M

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100%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).

Insight	Radeon HD 7870M	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7870M 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.

Radeon HD 7870M Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870M and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7870M scores 1,507 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)).

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,507	1,500
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+1233%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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)

The Radeon HD 7870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870M draws 45W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 115.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.