GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon HD 4870 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M 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.
Radeon HD 4870 X2
GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 870M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 870M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 286 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 186% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 870M.
- GeForce GTX 870M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 870M has 5 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
- GeForce GTX 870M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 870M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 870M is 241 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
- GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 236% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 15% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 220−230 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 190−200 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 65−70 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 35−40 | − |
| high / 768p | 150−160 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 88% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 283% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 128% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 208% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | − |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 127% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Metro Exodus is 320% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 32% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 65% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 171% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 20−22 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 233% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in World of Tanks is 47% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale |
| Code name | N15P-GT | R700 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 12 August 2008 |
| Pipelines | 1344 | 800 |
| Core clock speed | 941 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 956 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 108.3 | 28.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,599 gflops | 2x 1,120.0 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 10.1 (10_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 1344 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 82 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Standard memory configuration | GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
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