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Radeon HD 7870M
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H).
| Insight | Radeon HD 7870M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7870M and UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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.
UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7870M scores 1,507 and the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,507 | 1,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+1900% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7870M draws 45W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 100% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7870M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 33.5 | 100.0+199% |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7870M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | April 24 2012 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #765 | #709 |
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