Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Radeon HD 7870M

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

288%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

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261%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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261%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

237%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

235%

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Radeon HD 7870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

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GeForce GT 550M

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99%

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GeForce GT 335M

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98%

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon HD 7870M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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 8 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and Radeon HD 7870M

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

Radeon HD 7870M

The Radeon HD 7870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Radeon HD 7870M reaches 1,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon HD 7870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7870M).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon HD 7870M
G3D Mark Score	1,540+2%	1,507
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	32	40+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon HD 7870M
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 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon HD 7870M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7870M's 45W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7870M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.