Radeon HD 8870M vs GeForce GTX 555

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 8870M is positioned at rank #241 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 8870M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#231

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

530%

#233

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

481%

#234

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

479%

#238

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

436%

#239

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

433%

#241

Radeon HD 8870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

92%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 555.

Insight	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8870M 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 8870M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 555 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8870M and GeForce GTX 555

Radeon HD 8870M

The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.

GeForce GTX 555

The GeForce GTX 555 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 and the GeForce GTX 555 reaches 1,604 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 555 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 144 (GeForce GTX 555). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555).

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
G3D Mark Score	1,638+2%	1,604
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+344%	144
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+139%	0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB	192 KB+20%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 555 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
DirectX	11.1	12 (11_0)+8%
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555).

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 555's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 555). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 8870M	GeForce GTX 555
TDP	50W-29%	70W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	32.8+43%	22.9