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Radeon HD 8870M
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Quadro P400
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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 P400 is on rank 143, so the Quadro P400 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 8870M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8870M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P400 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 P400
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 P400
The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8870M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1252 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,638 | 1,659+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+55% | 0.641 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1252 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 512 KB (Quadro P400) — the Quadro P400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12_1+8% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 50% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 55.3+69% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Venus | GP107 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #745 | #741 |
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