Radeon R7 370 vs Radeon HD 7870 XT
Radeon R7 370
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7870 XT.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $270), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 430.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+430.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($51) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270) |
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 R7 370 and Radeon HD 7870 XT
Radeon R7 370
The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.
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 R7 370 scores 4,482 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,482 | 4,470 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+50% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R7 370) vs 192 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — a 7.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7870 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s | 192 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 370) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 59.6% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-46% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 221mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8+85% | 24.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The Radeon R7 370 costs 81.1% less ($219 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 429.5% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-45% | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51-81% | $270 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.9+430% | 16.6 |
| Codename | Trinidad | Tahiti |
| Release | June 18 2015 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #467 | #469 |
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