Radeon HD 8370D vs Radeon E6460
Radeon HD 8370D
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Radeon E6460
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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 8370D is positioned at rank 178 and the Radeon E6460 is on rank 312, so the Radeon HD 8370D 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 8370D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E6460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8370D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 290.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+290.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8370D and Radeon E6460
Radeon HD 8370D
The Radeon HD 8370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon E6460
The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8370D scores 316 and the Radeon E6460 reaches 324 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8370D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon E6460 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 480 (Radeon E6460).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 316 | 324+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+167% | 480 |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8370D draws 200W versus the Radeon E6460's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon E6460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 350W (Radeon E6460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 45W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 7.2+350% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8370D launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon E6460 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 8370D costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 8.1 (Radeon E6460) — the Radeon HD 8370D offers 290.1% better value. The Radeon HD 8370D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-70% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-75% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6+290% | 8.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Turks |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #460 | #923 |
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