Radeon HD 8870M vs Quadro K2000D
Radeon HD 8870M
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Quadro K2000D
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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 8870M is positioned at rank 241 and the Quadro K2000D is on rank 257, so the Radeon HD 8870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2000D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8870M and Quadro K2000D
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.
Quadro K2000D
The Quadro K2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,600 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 and the Quadro K2000D reaches 1,600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2000D uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 384 (Quadro K2000D). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,638+2% | 1,600 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+35% | 0.7327 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W versus the Quadro K2000D's 51W — a 2% difference. The Radeon HD 8870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 350W (Quadro K2000D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro K2000D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-2% | 51W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 202mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8+4% | 31.4 |
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