Radeon RX Vega 10 vs Radeon HD 8870M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

530%

#233

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

481%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

479%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

436%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

433%

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Radeon HD 8870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

92%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon RX Vega 10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8870M 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.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 10 and Radeon HD 8870M

Radeon RX Vega 10

The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 points.

Radeon HD 8870M

The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 10 scores 1,629 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
G3D Mark Score	1,629	1,638
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.665 TFLOPS+68%	0.992 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1301 MHz+68%	775 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
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 RX Vega 10 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
DirectX	12+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10	Radeon HD 8870M
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 10 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.