CPU
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Radeon HD 7870M
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RTXA5000-6Q
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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 RTXA5000-6Q is on rank 374, so the Radeon HD 7870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M
Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-6Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTXA5000-6Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The RTXA5000-6Q 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 RTXA5000-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTXA5000-6Q 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 RTXA5000-6Q
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.
RTXA5000-6Q
The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7870M scores 1,507 and the RTXA5000-6Q reaches 1,522 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the RTXA5000-6Q uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,507 | 1,522 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 8192+1180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 27.77 TFLOPS+2612% |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 40 | 256+540% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 8 MB+4900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-6Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7870M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7870M draws 45W versus the RTXA5000-6Q's 230W — a 134.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 350W (RTXA5000-6Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-80% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 33.5+408% | 6.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | RTXA5000-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2500 |
| Codename | Heathrow | GA102 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #765 | #53 |
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