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Performance
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
6,1946% of 104,598
Radeon RX 46039% better
8,5978% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 460 has 39% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
17.7511% of 161.45
Radeon RX 460
No data available
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has 11% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Pitcairn) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 7870 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,200 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 153.6 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 7870 includes 1,280 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The HD 7870 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The HD 7870 has the 226th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.92% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 6,194 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.75. This is the 90th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 460 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 460 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2016. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Baffin) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 460 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 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 RX 460 includes 896 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,090 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 460 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 460 has the 193rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2012 | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $349 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Baldur's Gate 3
Flight Simulator 2020
F1 2020
Gears Tactics
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
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
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 18 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 10 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.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 35.2 | +262% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 28.5 | +193% |
| Arc A310 | 23.7 | +144% |
| Radeon RX 460 | 9.72 | |
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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
6,1946% of 104,598
Radeon RX 46039% better
8,5978% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 460 has 39% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 226th with a score of 6,194, and the Radeon RX 460 is ranked 193rd with a score of 8,597.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
17.7511% of 161.45
Radeon RX 460
No data available
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has 27% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)'s 17.75 performance per dollar ranks it 90th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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 Ti | 9,453 | +53% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | +48% |
| Radeon RX 460 | 8,597 | +39% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | +38% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | +38% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +29% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -19% |
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.
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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | +59% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | +50% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | +15% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | +10% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -1% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -26% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -30% |
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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 1,731 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 1,916 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 34,892 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 5,701 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 6,190 | 8,868 (+43.26%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 120.1 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,634 (+12.97%) | 4,102 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 586 (+3.35%) | 567 |
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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Pitcairn | Baffin |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,800 million | 3,000 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 Gb/s | 112 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1,024 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 2.0b, 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,280 | 896 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 20 | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 1,090 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,200 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 32 GPixel/s | 19.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 80 GTexel/s | 67.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.56 TFLOPS | 2.15 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 160 GFLOPS | 134.4 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.