ATI Radeon HD 4870 (Reference/General)
Brand: ATI (AMD) · SKU: HD4870 · MPN: RV770 XT · Category: Components
The ATI Radeon HD 4870 was a performance-segment graphics card released on June 25th, 2008, built on the 55nm RV770 XT architecture. It was one of the first cards to feature GDDR5 memory. Key specifications include 800 stream processors, a 750 MHz core clock, and 512 MB of GDDR5 memory running at 900 MHz (3.6 Gbps effective) on a 256-bit bus, providing 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. It supports DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1. The card requires a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface and draws up to 150 Watts of power, typically requiring two 6-pin power connectors. Dimensions are approximately 241 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm, utilizing a dual-slot design. Launch price was $299 USD.
Specifications
| TDP | 150 W |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
| API Support | DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3, Shader Model 4.1 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Display Outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
| GPU Clock Speed | 750 MHz |
| GPU Architecture | RV770 XT |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Stream Processors | 800 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 900 MHz (3.6 Gbps effective) |
| Memory Size (Common) | 512 MB |
| Manufacturing Process | 55 nm |
| Warranty | N/A (Discontinued Product) |
| Weight | 1060 g |
| Dimensions | 241 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm |
Key Features
The ATI Radeon HD 4870 was a significant performance-segment graphics card from 2008, notable for being among the first to use GDDR5 memory, which gave it a competitive edge in memory bandwidth over some contemporary NVIDIA offerings. It featured 800 stream processors and supported DirectX 10.1. While powerful for its time, it is now considered vintage and lacks support for modern APIs like DirectX 11/12.
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