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Radeon HD 8870M
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Intel UHD Graphics P750
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics P750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Intel UHD Graphics P750 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics P750 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8870M and Intel UHD Graphics P750
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.
Intel UHD Graphics P750
The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 and the Intel UHD Graphics P750 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics P750 uses Generation 12.1, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics P750). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 0.6656 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P750). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,638 | 1,669+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+49% | 0.6656 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1300 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P750 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics P750). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12_1+8% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics P750). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs QuickSync.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P750's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 111.3+239% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | Venus | Rocket Lake GT1 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | 2021 |
| Ranking | #745 | #717 |
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