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Performance
Radeon HD 6870
4,2184% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070484% better
24,65224% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1070 has 484% better performance than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 6870
17.6511% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1070269% better
65.0440% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1070 has 269% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon HD 6870 GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 6870 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2010 with a MSRP of $239. It is built on the TeraScale 2 GPU microarchitecture (codename Barts) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The HD 6870 has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,050 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 134.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 6870 includes 1,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The HD 6870 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 151 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The HD 6870 has the 269th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 4,218 score and $239 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.65. This is the 91st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $379. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1070 includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1070 has the 95th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 23.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 24,652 score and $379 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.04. This is the 50th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2010 | Q2 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $239 | $379 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Borderlands 3 | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 141 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 106 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 75 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 58 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 40 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 21 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 6870 orGeForce GTX 1070
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 26.5 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 26 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 25 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 24 | +12% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 23.4 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 21.4 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 20.2 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 19.5 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 17.5 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 17 | -21% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 6870 orGeForce GTX 1070
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 15.27 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 15.9 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 15.94 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 16.1 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 17.33 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 17.71 | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 17.82 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 17.9 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 19.47 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 19.75 | +11% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 6870
4,2184% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070484% better
24,65224% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1070 has 484% better performance than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 269th with a score of 4,218, and the GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 95th with a score of 24,652.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 6870
17.6511% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1070269% better
65.0440% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1070 has 269% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 91st with a performance per dollar of 17.65, and the GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 65.04.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 6870 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | +552% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 27,162.5 | +544% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +484% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +454% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +447% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -27% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 623 | -85% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 6870 or
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.07 | +297% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | +291% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 65.04 | +269% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 62.65 | +255% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | +250% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | +10% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -26% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 5,896 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 5,679 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 26,437 | 106,934 (+304.49%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,141 | 18,255 (+481.18%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,547.5 | 19,449 (+327.69%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 136 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,216 | 13,500 (+509.21%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 412 | 860 (+108.74%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Barts | GP104 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 134.4 Gb/s | 256.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,050 MHz | 2,002 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 151 W | 150 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,120 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,920 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 14 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 15 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 | 120 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 MHz | 1,506 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,683 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28.8 GPixel/s | 107.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 50.4 GTexel/s | 202 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.02 TFLOPS | 6.46 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 202 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.