GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When comparing GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon HD 4870 X2, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 465 Radeon HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 286 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pins 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 43% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 465.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 465 is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 465 is 515 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 258 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 465.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 1997 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 465.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 3−4
ultra / 1080p 8−9 1−2
QHD / 1440p 3−4 0−1
low / 720p 30−33 14−16
medium / 1080p 18−20 6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 465 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 465 Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture Fermi TeraScale
Code name GF100 R700
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 31 May 2010 12 August 2008
Pipelines 352 800
Core clock speed 1215 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 26.7 billion/sec 28.00
Floating-point performance 855.4 gflops 2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length 9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1603 MHz (3206 data rate) 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.6 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 5.1 4.1
OpenGL 4.2 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 352
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 64 Mh/s
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