Compare / Radeon HD 7870 vs Radeon R9 270X

HD 7870 vs R9 270X: which is better?

Radeon HD 7870 is about 6% faster than Radeon R9 270X in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7870 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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AMD

Radeon R9 270X

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon HD 7870Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
18/100
Part score
18/100
17 FPS
Average FPS
16 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
100/100
Value for money
83/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon HD 7870Radeon R9 270X
17average FPS
16average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
50
48
Counter-Strike 2
22
17
League of Legends
60
64
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
<10
Rainbow Six Siege X
27
21
Overwatch 2
15
12
Rocket League
33
32
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
<10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
23
22

Other games

GTA V
<10
<10
Minecraft
28
27
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
<10
Roblox
26
27
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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