Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL vs Radeon HD 7870 XT
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7870 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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 Pro WX Vega M GL and Radeon HD 7870 XT
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.
Radeon HD 7870 XT
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL scores 4,498 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,498 | 4,470 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.588 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1011 MHz+4% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 384 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro WX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7870 XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 96% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-65% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 69.2+186% | 24.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $270 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 16.6 |
| Codename | Polaris 22 | Tahiti |
| Release | April 24 2018 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #464 | #469 |
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