Compare / GeForce GTX 960 vs Radeon HD 7870

GTX 960 vs HD 7870: which is better?

GeForce GTX 960 is about 27% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7870 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 960

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $64 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: GeForce GTX 960Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
52 FPS
Average FPS
41 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
80/100
Value for money
100/100
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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 960Radeon HD 7870
52average FPS
41average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
144
105
Counter-Strike 2
76
61
League of Legends
154
117
Fortnite
18
17
Apex Legends
34
30
Rainbow Six Siege X
86
73
Overwatch 2
54
44
Rocket League
98
75
PUBG: Battlegrounds
36
27
Call of Duty: Warzone
17
23
Marvel Rivals
16
17
Dota 2
72
53

Other games

GTA V
38
27
Minecraft
97
64
Red Dead Redemption 2
11
12
Cyberpunk 2077
11
13
EA SPORTS FC
35
28
Roblox
78
60
Elden Ring
12
11
Baldur’s Gate 3
15
15
Euro Truck Simulator 2
31
22
Rust
16
16

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