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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M

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Performance
7,1567% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 870M has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 870M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory3 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP100 W
Release DateQ1 2014
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M GPU

The GeForce GTX 870M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 120 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.

The GeForce GTX 870M has the 213th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.82% 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureKepler
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ1 2014
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 870M 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.

FPS data for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p51 FPS--
Medium - 768p34 FPS--
High - 1080p20 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p9 FPS--
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD - 2160p----
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 870M's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce GTX 870M's 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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
7,1567% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 870M has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 870M is ranked 213th with a score of 7,156.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 870M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 870M's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 870M's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 870M's average performance scores 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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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
31,322
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
4,694
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,120
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
93.8
PassMark G3D Mark
3,450
PassMark G2D Mark
278
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
64.7
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecValue
CodenameGK104
ArchitectureKepler
Process Size28 nm
Transistors3,540 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.

SpecValue
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

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.

SpecValue
Memory Size3 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth120 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,250 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit
L1 Cache16 KB
L2 Cache384 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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,344
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)7
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)112
Render Output Units (ROP)24
Core Clock Speed941 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)967 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate27.08 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate108.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.6 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance108.3 GFLOPS

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.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.