GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Mobility Radeon HD 4870
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4285.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4870.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4285.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4285.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 48.7% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 4870.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Mobility Radeon HD 4870
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 720 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4870's 720 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 4285.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 4 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+4286% | 720 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+860% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+4456% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+500% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+4588% | 0.16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+19100% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+1100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+19100% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | — |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | UVD 2.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4870's 30W — a 161.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 30W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+362% | 24.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 96.6% less ($570 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 48.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $299-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $20-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+49% | 36.0 |
| Codename | AD104 | M98 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #11 | #927 |
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