Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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 RX 560 (móvel) is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 RX 560 (móvel)

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#76

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

239%

#78

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

217%

#79

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

216%

#83

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#84

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

195%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 12.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅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.

Radeon RX 560 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 (móvel) and Radeon HD 7870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

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 RX 560 (móvel) scores 4,500 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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 RX 560 (móvel)) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
G3D Mark Score	4,500	4,568+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.462 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+4%
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 RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	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: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	153.6 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7870
TDP	65W-68%	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	69.2+204%	22.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 12.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).