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Radeon HD 8870M
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is on rank 277, so the Radeon HD 8870M 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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8870M and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,672 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G reaches 1,672 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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,638 | 1,672+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1200 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8870M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8870M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 111.5+240% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8870M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $70 |
| Codename | Venus | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | April 1 2013 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #745 | #721 |
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