Radeon HD 7870 2GB

2GB GDDR5. Documented release: March 2012.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

HD 7870 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 43 FPS
Our rating: 36.2 /100
HD7870s we've tested: 2
Recorded benchmark rank: #148 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB HD 7870 filled the space between AMD's 7700 and 7900 cards with strong launch gaming performance. It provided a straightforward upper-midrange option, though the HD 7850 offered a sharper value story.

GPUsed Legend Rating

6.2 /10

6.2 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon HD 7870 2GB
Memory: 2GB GDDR5
Documented release: March 2012
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented retail market

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
Source 2: techspot.com

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