Radeon Pro 465 vs Radeon HD 7870

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 Pro 465 is positioned at rank #152 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 Pro 465

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Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

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Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

95%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

79%

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 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 465.

Insight	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $150), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 235.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+235.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 Pro 465 and Radeon HD 7870

Radeon Pro 465

The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.

Radeon HD 7870

The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 465 scores 4,538 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 465 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
G3D Mark Score	4,538	4,568
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.858 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon Pro 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 465 draws 35W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 465) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon HD 7870
TDP	35W-83%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	129.7+469%	22.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 235% better value. The Radeon Pro 465 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).