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Performance
Radeon HD 6870
4,2184% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 660 Ti100% better
8,4158% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 100% 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 660 Ti59% better
28.1417% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 59% 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 660 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2012 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 660 Ti has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 144.2 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 660 Ti includes 1,344 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 915 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 980 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 660 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 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 660 Ti has the 197th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 8,415 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 28.14. This is the 81st 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2010 | Q3 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $239 | $299 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
BioShock Infinite | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 201 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 169 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 151 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 63 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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 660 Ti
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 960 | 75.8 | +21% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 65.3 | +4% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 64.3 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 63.2 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 63 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 62.9 | |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 62 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 56 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 46.7 | -26% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 37 | -41% |
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 660 Ti
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 3.19 | -33% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 3.81 | -20% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 3.82 | -20% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 3.92 | -18% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4.73 | +-0% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 4.75 | |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 4.92 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 6.01 | +26% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 6.44 | +35% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 8.05 | +69% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 6870
4,2184% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 660 Ti100% better
8,4158% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 100% 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 660 Ti is ranked 197th with a score of 8,415.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 6870
17.6511% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 660 Ti59% better
28.1417% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 59% 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 660 Ti is ranked 81st with a performance per dollar of 28.14.
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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | +103% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | +102% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | +100% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +98% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +89% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | +81% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | +67% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | +59% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | +51% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | +27% |
| 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 26,437 | 37,758 (+42.82%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,141 | 5,432 (+72.94%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,547.5 | 7,693 (+69.17%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,216 | 4,429 (+99.86%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 412 | 467 (+13.35%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 78.7 |
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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Barts | GK104 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million | 3,540 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 134.4 Gb/s | 144.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 384 KB |
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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,120 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,344 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 14 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 7 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 MHz | 915 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 980 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28.8 GPixel/s | 27.44 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 50.4 GTexel/s | 109.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.02 TFLOPS | 2.63 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 109.8 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.