Radeon HD 7870M vs Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is on rank 185, so the Radeon HD 7870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

#175

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

362%

#177

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328%

#178

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327%

#182

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

298%

#183

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

296%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge).

Insight	Radeon HD 7870M	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ 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

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870M and Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

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.

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 1 2016. It features the GCN 1.2/2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 28 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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) 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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) uses GCN 1.2/2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)).

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
G3D Mark Score	1,507	1,500
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.2/2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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)

The Radeon HD 7870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7870M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7870M	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7870M draws 45W versus the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)'s 12W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.