NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 1,057% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 635% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB205) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 672 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 RTX 5070 includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,325 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,512 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5070 has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 71,642 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 130.5. This is the 7th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 250th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 6,194 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.75. This is the 101st 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | $349 |
| 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
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 261 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 221 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 199 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 187 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 141 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 82 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -29% |
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 9070 | 5.84 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +32% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +36% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 1,057% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 14th with a score of 71,642, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 250th with a score of 6,194.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 635% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 7th with a performance per dollar of 130.5, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 101st 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 73,975 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 71,642 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -89% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -89% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -91% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -92% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -93% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -84% |
| 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% |
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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 22,259.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 21,650 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 258,137 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 56,471.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 214,203 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 59,246 (+857.12%) | 6,190 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 120.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 28,912 (+529.07%) | 4,596 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,312 (+126.21%) | 580 |
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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GB205 | Pitcairn |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 31,100 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 48 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 175 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b | 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,280 |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 20 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 48 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 192 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 80 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,325 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,512 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 201 GPixel/s | 32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 482.3 GTexel/s | 80 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 30.87 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 482.3 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 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.