AMD Radeon R9 Nano vs AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
The Radeon R9 Nano has 179% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 Nano has 50% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPU
The Radeon R9 Nano is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q3 2015 with a suggested retail price of $649. Its Fiji chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of HBM VRAM. Its 500 MHz memory clock and 4,096 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The R9 Nano is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 175 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Radeon R9 Nano has the 131st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,282 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 26.63. This is the 80th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) GPU
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2012 with a suggested retail price of $349. Its Pitcairn chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,200 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 175 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has the 223rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.90% 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 88th 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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $649 | $349 |
| 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
Rise of the Tomb Raider | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 56 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | 30 FPS | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 37 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 32.6 | +9% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 32.4 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 30 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 30 | +1% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 29.8 | |
| Radeon RX 570 | 28.5 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 28 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 27.9 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 27.8 | -7% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 280X | 14.17 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 15.99 | -27% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 16.94 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 19.68 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 20.18 | -7% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 21.78 | |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 29.01 | +33% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 Nano has 179% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 Nano is ranked 131st with a score of 17,282, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 223rd with a score of 6,194.
The Radeon R9 Nano has 50% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 Nano is ranked 80th with a performance per dollar of 26.63, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 88th with a performance per dollar of 17.75.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +1% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | |
| Radeon R9 290X | 16,167.5 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -54% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -55% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -64% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -69% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | +20% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | +6% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | -16% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -23% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -27% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -33% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -34% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -47% |
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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,511 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,556 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 81,374 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,362 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,793 (+138.98%) | 6,190 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 120.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 4,641 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 584 |
Technical Specs
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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Fiji | Pitcairn |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 8,900 million | 2,800 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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 500 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 4,096 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 512 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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 4,096 | 1,280 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 64 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 256 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 1,000 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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 64 GPixel/s | 32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 256 GTexel/s | 80 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 8.19 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 512 GFLOPS | 160 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 R9 Nano | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 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.