Radeon Vega 10 vs Radeon HD 7870M
Radeon Vega 10
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Radeon HD 7870M
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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.
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 Vega 10 is positioned at rank 584 and the Radeon HD 7870M is on rank 122, so the Radeon HD 7870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 10 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 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 7870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 Vega 10 | Radeon HD 7870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🛑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 Vega 10 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 10 and Radeon HD 7870M
Radeon Vega 10
The Radeon 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: 1,515 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 10 scores 1,515 and the Radeon HD 7870M reaches 1,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon HD 7870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7870M). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870M).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon HD 7870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,515 | 1,507 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.665 TFLOPS+63% | 1.024 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 10 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 Vega 10 | Radeon HD 7870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 10 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 7870M's 45W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 10) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7870M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon HD 7870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-78% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 151.5+352% | 33.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon HD 7870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Raven | Heathrow |
| Release | January 8 2019 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #747 | #765 |
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