AMD Radeon HD 3870
The AMD Radeon HD 3870 was released in 2007 as part of the RV670 XT generation. It features 512 MB of video memory and utilizes a 55 nm process. The card’s rated power draw is 497W, and it originally launched at a price of around $219.
Atlas performance index14 model estimate
Ranks #586 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | RV670 XT |
| Released | 2007 |
| Video memory | 512 MB |
| Base clock | 777 MHz |
| Boost clock | 106 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 106 W |
| Process | 55 nm |
| Launch price | $219 |
| Atlas performance index | 14 model estimate |
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