NVIDIA
GeForce 210 vs ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗210 outperforms ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 by 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+1%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 210 vs ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2: key takeaway
The comparison of 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 shows a 0% advantage for 210 in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3131
10053
100100
4343
COMPARISON RESULT
210 is the best overall choice
210 leads in combined game performance. 210 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
210 leads in the combined performance index
210 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 137–142of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
179 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 210
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
31
31
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
29
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
26
26
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
53
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
57Better
49
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Boost clock589 MHz825 MHzBetter
VRAM1 GB DDR31 GB GDDR3
Memory frequency1,2 GHz1,8 GHzBetter
Memory bus64 bit256x2 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth10 GB/s58 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption31 WBetter196 W
Process node40 nmBetter55 nm
Release date20092008
ArchitectureTesla 2.0TeraScale
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2OpenCL 1.x
Launch price$79Better$159
Max monitors33
Max resolution4096 × 21602560 × 1600
Shader units / cores16320Better
Recommended PSU200 WBetter450 W
Length168 mmBetter267 mm
Die size57 mm²Better192 mm²
Memory cacheL2 0.03 MBL2 0.25 MB
Transistor count260 million666 millionBetter
USB Type-CNoNo
DisplayPortDisplayPortBoard dependent
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX10.110.1
OpenGL3.33.3
TFLOPS0.0390.528Better
Power consumption31 WBetter196 W
Memory typeDDR3GDDR3
Power connectorNone6+8 pin
Clock speed589 MHz825 MHzBetter
Base clock589 MHz825 MHzBetter
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
VulkanNot supportedNot supported
HDMIBoard dependentBoard dependent
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
210ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
18 FPSEstimated 64%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 64%
15 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
8 FPSEstimated 58%
8 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong21018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone21018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2210154 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2153 FPSEstimated 72%210108 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2107 FPSEstimated 72%21058 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X260 FPSEstimated 66%21021 FPSEstimated 62%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X223 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077210100 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X298 FPSEstimated 72%21086 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X285 FPSEstimated 72%21042 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X244 FPSEstimated 66%21014 FPSEstimated 62%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5210126 FPSEstimated 78%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2124 FPSEstimated 78%21081 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X280 FPSEstimated 72%21052 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X254 FPSEstimated 66%21031 FPSEstimated 62%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X233 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War Ragnarök21018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy21081 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X280 FPSEstimated 72%21068 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X267 FPSEstimated 72%21038 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X239 FPSEstimated 66%21014 FPSEstimated 62%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202421018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds21018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
Starfield21018 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X218 FPSEstimated 64%21016 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X215 FPSEstimated 64%2108 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X28 FPSEstimated 58%2105 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 3870 X25 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10031310%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10031323%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10034340%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10043430%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001005361%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10036360%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10036360%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10034340%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10038380%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10035350%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.110.1
VulkanNot supportedNot supported
OpenGL3.33.3
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2OpenCL 1.x
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTesla 2.0TeraScale
Process node40 nmBetter55 nm
Release date20092008
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count260 million666 millionBetter
Die size57 mm²Better192 mm²
Shader units / cores16320Better
Base clock589 MHz825 MHzBetter
Boost clock589 MHz825 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 2x16
Length168 mmBetter267 mm
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU200 WBetter450 W
Power connectorNone6+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIBoard dependentBoard dependent
DisplayPortDisplayPortBoard dependent
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors33
Max resolution4096 × 21602560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 210 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM1 GB DDR31 GB GDDR3
Memory typeDDR3GDDR3
Memory bus64 bit256x2 bitBetter
TFLOPS0.0390.528Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 210 or ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2?+
210 has the higher overall gaming score, while 210 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
210 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
210 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
210 offers more overall performance, while 210 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
210 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
210 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
210 leads in combined 1440p performance. 210 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
210 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
210 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
210 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 210 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.