AMD Radeon E8860
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon E8860 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon E8860 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
E8860 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon E8860's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon E8860 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon E8860 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon E8860's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon E8860 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the E8860, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
E8860 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon E8860 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 1.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon E8860 is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the E8860 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon E8860 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon E8860 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon E8860 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon E8860 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon E8860. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon E8860 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon E8860 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD Radeon E8860
The AMD Radeon E8860 is an embedded-market graphics processor built on the 28 nm GCN 1.0 architecture, utilizing the Venus chip with 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die. It is positioned at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating a mid-pack standing. This analysis focuses strictly on the provided technical data, benchmark standings, and architectural features, with no speculation beyond the facts.
Memory Subsystem
The E8860 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 128-bit bus interface. The memory clock runs at 1125 MHz, translating to 4.5 Gbps effective data rate, which yields a total bandwidth of 72.00 GB/s. This configuration is modest by modern standards but was designed for embedded applications where power efficiency and compactness take priority over raw throughput.
For high-resolution workloads, the 2 GB frame buffer is a limiting factor. At 1080p, the memory capacity is sufficient for textures and geometry typical of titles from the card’s era, but at 1440p or 4K, the 72.00 GB/s bandwidth and 2 GB capacity will cause significant performance degradation due to texture swapping and memory pressure. The 128-bit bus width further constrains the data transfer rate, making the card ill-suited for high-resolution gaming or compute tasks that demand large datasets. Benchmark results indicate that the memory subsystem is adequate for its intended embedded role—such as digital signage or industrial displays—but it is not a competitive solution for modern high-resolution gaming workloads. The pixel rate of 10.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 25.00 GTexel/s further corroborate that the card is optimized for low-resolution, low-overhead tasks rather than pushing high pixel counts.
Power and Cooling
The E8860 has a TDP of 37 W, which is exceptionally low for a discrete GPU. This power envelope allows for a single-slot cooling solution, making it suitable for space-constrained embedded systems. The card requires dual power connectors: one 6-pin and one 8-pin. This is unusual given the low TDP—typically such connectors are reserved for much higher-power cards—but the requirement stands as specified. No suggested PSU rating is provided in the data, so any recommendation would be speculative. The low thermal design power means that heat dissipation is minimal, and the single-slot cooler should suffice under normal operating conditions. The 28 nm process node from TSMC contributes to the efficiency, though the 1,500 million transistor count on a 123 mm² die yields a transistor density of 12.2M per mm², which is consistent with early GCN designs. Power delivery via the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors suggests that the card may have been designed with headroom for industrial applications requiring stable voltage under sustained load, despite the low nominal TDP.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data for the E8860 shows an average benchmark score of 0, and the nearestRivals array is empty. This means there are no direct comparative scores available in the database. The percentileVsAllGpus field places it at 50, indicating that it performs better than half of all GPUs in the database—but this is a relative standing, not an absolute measure. Without rival scores or deltaPct values, precise performance comparisons are impossible. The FP32 compute is rated at 800.0 GFLOPS, which is the raw single-precision floating-point throughput. This figure places it in the entry-level segment of desktop GPUs from its era, but the lack of benchmark scores prevents a direct numeric comparison to any specific rival. The shading units (640), TMUs (40), and ROPs (16) are all consistent with a low-tier GCN 1.0 part. In practice, the 800.0 GFLOPS means the card can handle light 1080p gaming at low to medium settings in older titles, but modern games will exceed its capabilities. The 50th percentile standing suggests that in the broader database context, it is neither a standout performer nor a complete outlier—rather, it sits in the middle of the pack, which is unusual for a card with such modest specs.
How It Compares
Since the nearestRivals list is empty, direct competitor analysis is not possible from the provided data. The card’s position at the 50th percentile among all GPUs indicates that it is roughly average in the database’s historical context, but this is a broad categorization. The lack of benchmark scores and rival data means that any claims about its standing relative to specific models would be unsubstantiated. What can be stated is that the E8860’s 2 GB memory, 128-bit bus, and 800.0 GFLOPS FP32 performance are all figures that would place it below the majority of discrete GPUs released after 2014. Its 37 W TDP is a distinguishing feature, as few cards in the database with similar compute capabilities would match that power draw. The embedded designation suggests that AMD targeted this card at long-lifecycle industrial applications rather than consumer gaming, which explains the modest specifications and the emphasis on stability over performance. Without rival data, the fairest interpretation is that the E8860 occupies a niche position: it is a low-power, single-slot solution with enough compute for basic 3D acceleration, but it is not competitive with mainstream gaming GPUs from any era.
Who Should Consider It
Based on the available data, the E8860 is appropriate for scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint. The 37 W TDP and single-slot design make it viable for compact embedded systems, such as medical imaging devices, casino gaming machines, or thin client workstations. For gaming, the 800.0 GFLOPS FP32 performance and 72.00 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 720p or low-settings 1080p in titles from the early 2010s, but the 2 GB VRAM will be exhausted quickly with modern textures. At 1080p, the card delivers playable frame rates in esports titles or older games, but the 10.00 GPixel/s pixel rate caps fill-rate-heavy scenes. For 1440p or higher resolutions, the memory bandwidth and capacity are inadequate, leading to stuttering and texture pop-in. The DirectX 12 (11_1) support is a notable positive—it allows the card to run modern API-based applications, though the hardware lacks the features to utilize the API fully. Users with legacy industrial software that relies on OpenGL 4.6 or Vulkan 1.2.170 will find the E8860 compatible, but they should not expect high performance. The card is a candidate for those who need a stable, low-power display output with modest 3D acceleration and are not concerned with modern gaming demands.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory configuration of the AMD Radeon E8860?
A: The card has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 72.00 GB/s and an effective memory speed of 4.5 Gbps.
Q: Does the E8860 support DirectX 12?
A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 (11_1), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170.
Q: What power connectors does the E8860 require?
A: It requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, despite its low TDP of 37 W.
Q: Is the E8860 suitable for 4K gaming?
A: No. The 2 GB VRAM and 72.00 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads, and the 10.00 GPixel/s pixel rate limits fill-rate performance.
Q: What is the production status of the E8860?
A: It is end-of-life, having been released on 2014-01-24.
Q: What is the FP32 compute performance of the E8860?
A: The card delivers 800.0 GFLOPS of single-precision compute, with a base clock of 575 MHz and a boost clock of 625 MHz.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The E8860 has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as indicated by the null values in the fact pack. This means the card relies entirely on traditional rasterization through its 640 shading units. The GCN 1.0 architecture does not include hardware acceleration for ray tracing or AI-based features like DLSS, so any such workloads would run on the general-purpose shaders with significant performance penalties. The API support includes DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170, which provide access to modern graphics pipelines, but the lack of specialized hardware limits the card to feature sets that can be emulated in software. The texture rate of 25.00 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 10.00 GPixel/s are the practical ceilings for rendering throughput. In terms of display output, the card provides a single VGA connector, which is a legacy interface and not suitable for modern high-resolution monitors without adapters. The PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface is standard for the era and provides adequate bandwidth for the card’s memory subsystem. The absence of RT and tensor cores means that the E8860 is strictly a rasterization card, and users seeking ray tracing or machine learning acceleration will need to look elsewhere. The 28 nm process and 37 W TDP indicate that this was designed for efficiency, not for modern features, and the feature set reflects that priority.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD Radeon E8860 are below.
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