Radeon RX 560X vs Radeon E8870PCIe
Radeon RX 560X
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the Radeon E8870PCIe, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 395.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+395.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RX 560X and Radeon E8870PCIe
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,340 | 3,368 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+226% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz+104% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Radeon RX 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 37W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 44.5 | 91.0+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 560X costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 397% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-48% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-80% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5+397% | 16.8 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Venus |
| Release | April 11 2018 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #556 | #734 |
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