AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs AMD Radeon HD 6870
The Radeon RX 7700 XT has 1,259% better performance than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT has 624% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2023 with a MSRP of $449. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 32) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 432 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 7700 XT includes 3,456 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,435 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,544 MHz. It usually operates at 2,171 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 216 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 108 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 54 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 7700 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 245 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 7700 XT has the 20th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 57,340 score and $449 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 127.71. This is the 5th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2023 | Q4 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $449 | $239 |
| Production Status | Active | 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
Sons of the Forest | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 119 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 116 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 112 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 112 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 99 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 59 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 RTX 3090 | 75 | +27% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 51.7 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 50.5 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 50 | -15% |
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 RX 7800 XT | 7.13 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 7.61 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.83 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 7.98 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.85 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | +27% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | +27% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 7700 XT has 1,259% better performance than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is ranked 20th with a score of 57,340, and the Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 269th with a score of 4,218.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT has 624% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 6870 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is ranked 5th with a performance per dollar of 127.71, and the Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 91st with a performance per dollar of 17.65.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | -4% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -92% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -92% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | -93% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -95% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 623 | -99% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 127.73 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -6% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -85% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -86% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -86% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -89% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -90% |
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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 16,777 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16,454 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 201,871 (+663.59%) | 26,437 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 42,801 (+1,262.66%) | 3,141 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 176,451 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 45,241 (+894.85%) | 4,547.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 22,275 (+903.83%) | 2,219 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,083 (+170.75%) | 400 |
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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 32 | Barts |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 28,100 million | 1,700 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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 Gb/s | 134.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,250 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 8 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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 245 W | 151 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C | DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 |
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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 3,456 | 1,120 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 54 | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 216 | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 32 |
| AI Accelerators | 108 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | 54 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,435 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,544 MHz | -- |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,171 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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 244.2 GPixel/s | 28.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 549.5 GTexel/s | 50.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 35.17 TFLOPS | 2.02 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,099 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 RX 7700 XT | Radeon HD 6870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 5.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.