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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 870M vs HD Graphics 4200 Mobile

The GeForce GTX 870M is much faster than the HD Graphics 4200 Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 881% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 870M ranks 5 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M Logo
GeForce GTX 870M
2599 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 870M has 856% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 870M fills pixels 1493% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 870M maps textures 537% faster.

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HD Graphics 4200 Mobile draws 96W less power.

GDDR5
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System-Shared
192-bit
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System-Shared
GeForce 800M
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HD Graphics-M (Haswell)
Mobile
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Integrated
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 870M or HD Graphics 4200 Mobile?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 870M or HD Graphics 4200 Mobile?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 870M and HD Graphics 4200 Mobile?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 870M scores 5/100, HD Graphics 4200 Mobile scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 870M or HD Graphics 4200 Mobile bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 870M or HD Graphics 4200 Mobile?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 870M and HD Graphics 4200 Mobile?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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