Radeon HD 7870 vs Pro 560X
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon Pro 560X with Radeon HD 7870, including specs and performance data.
HD 7870 outperforms Pro 560X by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 466 | 408 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 3.00 |
| Power efficiency | 8.80 | 4.74 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) | GCN 1.0 (2011−2020) |
| GPU code name | Polaris 21 | Pitcairn |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 16 July 2018 (6 years ago) | 5 March 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $349 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1024 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 1004 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3,000 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 175 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 64.26 | 80.00 |
| Floating-point processing power | 2.056 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 241 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1270 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 81.28 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort |
| Eyefinity | - | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 65−70
−29.2%
| 84
+29.2%
|
| Full HD | 38
−73.7%
| 66
+73.7%
|
| 1440p | 41
−22%
| 50−55
+22%
|
| 4K | 16
−12.5%
| 18−21
+12.5%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 5.29 |
| 1440p | no data | 6.98 |
| 4K | no data | 19.39 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
−17.6%
|
20−22
+17.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
−26.3%
|
24−27
+26.3%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
−25.8%
|
35−40
+25.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
−17.6%
|
20−22
+17.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
−26.3%
|
24−27
+26.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
−26.3%
|
45−50
+26.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
−29.2%
|
30−35
+29.2%
|
| Metro Exodus | 36
+9.1%
|
30−35
−9.1%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 36
+16.1%
|
30−35
−16.1%
|
| Valorant | 46
−4.3%
|
45−50
+4.3%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 44
+12.8%
|
35−40
−12.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
−17.6%
|
20−22
+17.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
−26.3%
|
24−27
+26.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 46
+7%
|
40−45
−7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 42
−11.9%
|
45−50
+11.9%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
−23.2%
|
65−70
+23.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
−26.3%
|
45−50
+26.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
−29.2%
|
30−35
+29.2%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 33
−30.3%
|
40−45
+30.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 23
−43.5%
|
30−35
+43.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 34
−165%
|
90−95
+165%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 10
−210%
|
30−35
+210%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 27−30
−24.1%
|
35−40
+24.1%
|
| Valorant | 21
−129%
|
45−50
+129%
|
| World of Tanks | 86
−93%
|
160−170
+93%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 31
−25.8%
|
35−40
+25.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
−17.6%
|
20−22
+17.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
−26.3%
|
24−27
+26.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 69
+60.5%
|
40−45
−60.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 37
−27%
|
45−50
+27%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
−26.3%
|
45−50
+26.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
−29.2%
|
30−35
+29.2%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 70−75
−21.6%
|
90−95
+21.6%
|
| Valorant | 26
−84.6%
|
45−50
+84.6%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
−30.8%
|
16−18
+30.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 45−50
−50%
|
65−70
+50%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
−25%
|
10−11
+25%
|
| World of Tanks | 57
−49.1%
|
85−90
+49.1%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 18−20
−33.3%
|
24−27
+33.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8
−28.6%
|
9−10
+28.6%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24
−12.5%
|
27−30
+12.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
−33.3%
|
27−30
+33.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 14−16
−28.6%
|
18−20
+28.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
−38.9%
|
24−27
+38.9%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
−23.1%
|
16−18
+23.1%
|
| Valorant | 19
−57.9%
|
30−33
+57.9%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
−75%
|
7−8
+75%
|
| Dota 2 | 13
−69.2%
|
21−24
+69.2%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 13
−69.2%
|
21−24
+69.2%
|
| Metro Exodus | 7
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 26
−34.6%
|
35−40
+34.6%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
−33.3%
|
8−9
+33.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 13
−69.2%
|
21−24
+69.2%
|
| World of Tanks | 30
−16.7%
|
35−40
+16.7%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 9
−22.2%
|
10−12
+22.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
−75%
|
7−8
+75%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 20−22
−10%
|
21−24
+10%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12
−25%
|
14−16
+25%
|
| Fortnite | 10−11
−30%
|
12−14
+30%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 7−8
−28.6%
|
9−10
+28.6%
|
| Valorant | 9−10
−33.3%
|
12−14
+33.3%
|
This is how Pro 560X and HD 7870 compete in popular games:
- HD 7870 is 29% faster in 900p
- HD 7870 is 74% faster in 1080p
- HD 7870 is 22% faster in 1440p
- HD 7870 is 13% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Dota 2, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Pro 560X is 60% faster.
- in Red Dead Redemption 2, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the HD 7870 is 210% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Pro 560X is ahead in 5 tests (8%)
- HD 7870 is ahead in 56 tests (88%)
- there's a draw in 3 tests (5%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.57 | 12.02 |
| Recency | 16 July 2018 | 5 March 2012 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 175 Watt |
Pro 560X has an age advantage of 6 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.
HD 7870, on the other hand, has a 25.6% higher aggregate performance score.
The Radeon HD 7870 is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon Pro 560X in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon Pro 560X is a mobile workstation card while Radeon HD 7870 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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