Radeon HD 8870M
AMD
G3D Mark
1,638
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 8870M is positioned at rank #241 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8870M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8870M specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M scores 1,638 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: 0.992 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 775 MHz from a base of 725 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,638 |
| 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 | 775 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 725 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 31.00 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | IGP |
| Transistor Count | 1,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #745 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8870M is equipped with 2 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | Shared |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | System |
| L1 Cache | 160 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon HD 8870M 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. Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DisplayPortx 0, HDMIx 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMIx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8870M draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50 at idle, 85 under load.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 50 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85 |
Value Analysis
It holds Rank #241 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #745 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #241 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #745 |
| Release Date | April 1 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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