Intel
Intel Arc A750 vs ATI Radeon HD 3870
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Arc A750 outperforms ATI Radeon HD 3870 by 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+31%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Intel Arc A750 vs ATI Radeon HD 3870: key takeaway
The comparison of Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 shows a 31% advantage for Arc A750 in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3870 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.
Intel
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
5139
76100
100100
6813
COMPARISON RESULT
Arc A750 is the best overall choice
Arc A750 leads in combined game performance. Arc A750 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Arc A750 leads in the combined performance index
ATI Radeon HD 3870 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 50–55of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Intel Arc A750
124 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
ATI Radeon HD 3870
100/100 · Price $119The 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 Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
51Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
43Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
41Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
76
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
Vulkan1.4—
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
LengthVaries by board241 mm
TFLOPS17.2Better0.497
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingXeSS—
DirectX12.210.1
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0—
ArchitectureXe-HPGTeraScale
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR4
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Release date20222007
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.0—
OpenGL4.63.3
Power consumption225 W106 WBetter
Launch price$289$119Better
Shader units / cores3584Better320
Process node6 nmBetter55 nm
Clock speed2050 - 2400 MHzBetter775 MHz
Base clock2050 MHzBetter775 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter775 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR4Better
Memory frequency16 GHzBetter2,3 GHz
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Memory bandwidth512 GB/sBetter74 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption225 W106 WBetter
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Die size406 mm²192 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 16 MBL2 0.25 MB
Transistor count21700 millionBetter666 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 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.
Arc A750ATI Radeon HD 3870
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
8 FPSEstimated 61%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongArc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneArc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2Arc A750221 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870197 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A750156 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870138 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A750121 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387077 FPSEstimated 66%Arc A75047 FPSEstimated 69%ATI Radeon HD 387029 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077Arc A750143 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870127 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A750123 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870109 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A75088 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387056 FPSEstimated 66%Arc A75032 FPSEstimated 69%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5Arc A750180 FPSEstimated 80%ATI Radeon HD 3870160 FPSEstimated 78%Arc A750117 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870104 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A750109 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387070 FPSEstimated 66%Arc A75069 FPSEstimated 69%ATI Radeon HD 387043 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökArc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyArc A750117 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3870104 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A75098 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387087 FPSEstimated 72%Arc A75079 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 387050 FPSEstimated 66%Arc A75032 FPSEstimated 69%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Arc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsArc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldArc A75026 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387023 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75022 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387020 FPSEstimated 64%Arc A75017 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 387011 FPSEstimated 58%Arc A7508 FPSEstimated 61%ATI Radeon HD 38705 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100513927%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100583355%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100563255%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1006813136%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1007610027%
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 Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100592774%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100582870%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100563255%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100602486%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100563157%
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 Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.1
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingXeSS—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureXe-HPGTeraScale
Process node6 nmBetter55 nm
Release date20222007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count21700 millionBetter666 million
Die size406 mm²192 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3584Better320
Base clock2050 MHzBetter775 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter775 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
LengthVaries by board241 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.0—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Arc A750 and ATI Radeon HD 3870 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR4Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR4
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
TFLOPS17.2Better0.497
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Arc A750 or ATI Radeon HD 3870?+
Arc A750 has the higher overall gaming score, while Arc A750 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Arc A750 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?+
Arc A750 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Arc A750 offers more overall performance, while Arc A750 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Arc A750 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Arc A750 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Arc A750 leads in combined 1440p performance. Arc A750 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Arc A750 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
ATI Radeon HD 3870 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?+
ATI Radeon HD 3870 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 Arc A750 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.