AMD Radeon HD 6870
The Radeon HD 6870 has 4% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon HD 6870 has 11% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
AMD Radeon HD 6870 GPU
The Radeon HD 6870 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2010 with a suggested retail price of $239. Its Barts chip that powers the GPU uses the TeraScale 2 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,050 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 134.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The HD 6870 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 151 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.
The Radeon HD 6870 has the 266th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.02% 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 89th 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $239 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
CS: GO | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | -- | -- |
| High - 768p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 189 FPS | $1.26 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 268 | +42% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 250 | +32% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 224 | +19% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 212.2 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 191.6 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 189 | |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 128.2 | -32% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 29.4 | -84% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 0.44 | -66% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 0.8 | -36% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 1.24 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 1.26 | |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 1.56 | +23% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 1.87 | +48% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 1.96 | +55% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 2.05 | +62% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 2.23 | +76% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 2.59 | +105% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 6870 has 4% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 266th with a score of 4,218.
The Radeon HD 6870 has 11% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The Radeon HD 6870 is ranked 89th with a performance per dollar of 17.65.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +47% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +19% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -27% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 623 | -85% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | +51% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | +27% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | +16% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | +10% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -26% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -30% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -36% |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 26,437 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,141 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,547.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,219 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 401 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Barts |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Size | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 151 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.3a, mini-DisplayPort 1.1 |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 134.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,050 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,120 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 50.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.02 TFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.