Radeon HD 7870 vs Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
When comparing Radeon HD 7870 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7, 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 Radeon HD 7870 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 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 Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
Radeon HD 7870
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Power consumption (TDP)
175 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
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Radeon HD 7870 is used in Desktops, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - in Laptops.
Radeon HD 7870 is build with GCN architecture, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - by 10 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
24−27
12−14
ultra / 1080p
14−16
7−8
QHD / 1440p
9−10
1−2
4K / 2160p
6−7
−
low / 720p
45−50
30−33
medium / 1080p
30−33
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 78% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
35−40
21−24
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
QHD / 1440p
16−18
1−2
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
75−80
45−50
medium / 1080p
40−45
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Battlefield 5 is 78% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Radeon HD 7870 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
240−250
200−210
medium / 768p
210−220
170−180
ultra / 1080p
130−140
90−95
QHD / 1440p
100−110
50−55
4K / 2160p
60−65
24−27
high / 768p
180−190
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 37% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
Radeon HD 7870 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 768p
110−120
90−95
ultra / 1080p
85−90
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Dota 2 is 21% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
30−33
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
14−16
QHD / 1440p
21−24
−
4K / 2160p
9−10
5−6
low / 720p
60−65
35−40
medium / 1080p
30−35
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Far Cry 5 is 77% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
35−40
21−24
ultra / 1080p
30−33
18−20
QHD / 1440p
18−20
12−14
low / 720p
130−140
95−100
medium / 1080p
80−85
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Fortnite is 52% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
40−45
24−27
ultra / 1080p
30−33
18−20
QHD / 1440p
18−20
6−7
4K / 2160p
14−16
−
low / 720p
75−80
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Forza Horizon 4 is 65% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
110−120
80−85
medium / 768p
100−110
70−75
high / 1080p
45−50
27−30
ultra / 1080p
20−22
10−12
QHD / 1440p
10−11
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Grand Theft Auto V is 51% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
14−16
8−9
ultra / 1080p
12−14
6−7
QHD / 1440p
10−12
−
4K / 2160p
4−5
0−1
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
ultra / 1080p
−
100−110
medium / 1080p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Minecraft is 9% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 23% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
7−8
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 56% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
85−90
50−55
medium / 768p
50−55
30−35
high / 1080p
30−33
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−11
4K / 2160p
10−11
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 69% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
high / 768p
55−60
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7.
Full Specs
Radeon HD 7870
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
GCN
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
Pitcairn XT
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
5 March 2012
15 August 2020
Pipelines
1280
96
Core clock speed
1000 MHz
Transistor count
2800 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
10 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4800 MHz
Shared memory
-
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DirectX
DirectX 11.1, Shader 5.1
DirectX 12_1
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Decred / DCR (Decred)
0.63 Gh/s
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Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
145 Sol/s
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