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UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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Radeon HD 6870
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake).
| Insight | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (247mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6870 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) and Radeon HD 6870
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.
Radeon HD 6870
The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) scores 2,200 and the Radeon HD 6870 reaches 2,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is built on Gen. 12 while the Radeon HD 6870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,200 | 2,206 |
| Architecture | Gen. 12 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 32 | 1120+3400% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz+61% | 900 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Xe) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs None (Radeon HD 6870). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Xe) vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6870).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video (Xe) | None |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video (Xe) | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 6870's 151W — a 163.9% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6870). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-90% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 247mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 146.7+905% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 and now averages $50. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) vs 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) — the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $239 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 44.1 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake Xe | Barts |
| Release | March 30 2021 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #809 | #661 |
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