Radeon Pro WX 3200 vs Radeon HD 6870

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019Core: 1082 MHz

Radeon HD 6870

2010Boost: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2,209

+0.1%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon HD 6870

151

2,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 Pro WX 3200 is positioned at rank #131 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 WX 3200

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

98%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

93%

#116

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1331%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

96%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

96%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

90%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

90%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

89%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

88%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

86%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6870.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (247mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 297.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+297.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Radeon Pro WX 3200 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 3200 and Radeon HD 6870

Radeon Pro WX 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

Radeon HD 6870

The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 scores 2,209 and the Radeon HD 6870 reaches 2,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870). Raw compute: 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6870).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
G3D Mark Score	2,209	2,206
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1120+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.385 TFLOPS	2.016 TFLOPS+46%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	160 KB	224 KB+40%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
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)

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6870 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6870). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs None (Radeon HD 6870). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6870).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	None
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 6870's 151W — a 79.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 247mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3200	Radeon HD 6870
TDP	65W-57%	151W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	168mm	247mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C-4%	85
Perf/Watt	34.0+133%	14.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6870 costs 74.9% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) — the Radeon HD 6870 offers 297.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).