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Performance
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)240% better
6,1946% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 560M
1,8202% of 104,598
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has 240% better performance than the GeForce GTX 560M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
17.7511% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 560M
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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2011. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF116) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 560M has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 625 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 60 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 560M includes 192 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 775 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GTX 560M has the 375th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.74% 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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2012 | Q2 2011 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $349 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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The Witcher 3
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
The Witcher 3 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 64 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 36 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 20 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 960 | 27.7 | +36% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 26 | +28% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 22.36 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 22 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 20.5 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 20.3 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 20.2 | +-0% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 20 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 12 | -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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 950 | 7.76 | -55% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 11.93 | -31% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 12.07 | -30% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 13.81 | -20% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 14.8 | -14% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.19 | |
| Radeon R9 290X | 18.93 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 22.68 | +32% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)240% better
6,1946% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 560M
1,8202% of 104,598
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has 240% better performance than the GeForce GTX 560M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 226th with a score of 6,194, and the GeForce GTX 560M is ranked 375th with a score of 1,820.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
17.7511% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 560M
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 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% |
| GeForce 920MX | 1,835 | -70% |
| Quadro K1100M | 1,826.5 | -71% |
| GeForce GTX 560M | 1,820 | -71% |
| Quadro K2000M | 1,798 | -71% |
| Radeon R5 M335 | 1,784 | -71% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | GeForce GTX 560M |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 6,190 (+204.78%) | 2,031 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 120.1 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,634 (+267.49%) | 1,261 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 586 (+126.25%) | 259 |
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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF116 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 2,800 million | 1,170 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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 Gb/s | 60 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,200 MHz | 625 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 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 7870 (GHz Edition) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 | Device Dependent |
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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,280 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 192 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 20 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 4 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 775 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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 32 GPixel/s | 6.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 80 GTexel/s | 24.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.56 TFLOPS | 595.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 160 GFLOPS | 49.6 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) | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.