Seria Radeon HD 7700 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

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%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Seria Radeon HD 7700.

Insight	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon HD 8870M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Seria Radeon HD 7700 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Seria Radeon HD 7700 and Radeon HD 8870M

Seria Radeon HD 7700

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $549.

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 Seria Radeon HD 7700 scores 1,604 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon HD 8870M
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,638+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS+282%	0.992 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz+19%	775 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+220%	160 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	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 Seria Radeon HD 7700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8870M) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon HD 8870M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.