Radeon RX Vega 9 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. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is positioned at rank 279 and the Radeon HD 8870M is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 8870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Vega 9

#269

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

647%

#271

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

587%

#272

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

585%

#276

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

532%

#277

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

528%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

97%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

95%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#231

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

530%

#233

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

481%

#234

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

479%

#238

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

436%

#239

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

433%

#241

Radeon HD 8870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

92%

#254

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon HD 8870M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))	🛑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 RX Vega 9 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 9 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 9 and Radeon HD 8870M

Radeon RX Vega 9

The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 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 9 scores 1,661 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon HD 8870M
G3D Mark Score	1,661+1%	1,638
Architecture	Vega	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	576	640+11%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz+68%	775 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	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 9 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 9	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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.