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.

Overview

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon E8870PCIe is positioned at rank #327 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E8870PCIe

#317

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

806%

#319

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

731%

#320

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

729%

#324

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

663%

#325

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

658%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

90%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon E8870PCIe across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon E8870PCIe specifications and capabilities.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Venus), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 625 MHz from a base of 575 MHz.

Specification	Radeon E8870PCIe
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,368
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Venus
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	625 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	575 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.8 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	25.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#734

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E8870PCIe is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon E8870PCIe
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

✨

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon E8870PCIe supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

Specification	Radeon E8870PCIe
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported

🖥️

Display & Media

Display outputs: .

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	Radeon E8870PCIe
TDPPower consumption under load	37 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

💰

Value Analysis

At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $250), the Radeon E8870PCIe delivers 17 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #327 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #734 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$250
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$200
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#327
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#734
Release Date	January 25 2014
Release Year	2014