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ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-Out & HDCP Support

Name: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-Out & HDCP Support
Brand: ATI
SKU: B00797D11M

Bottom line: The ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB DDR3 PCI Express is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 PCI Express Dual DVI Video Card General Features:

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Dual GPU power! Get the power of two video cards in one with this ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1 GB GDDR3 PCI Express video card! This powerhouse is built with two ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs working in tandem with 1 GB of GDDR3 memory and a 256-bit memory interface. Each GPU features 320 stream processors for a total of 640, enough to easily handle your high-resolution 3D games and high definition video. This video card features support for 3D APIs like Microsoft DirectX 10.1 with Shader Model 4.0 as well as OpenGL 3.2 so you can play the latest games. ATI Avivo HD provides flawless high-definition…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. ATI's retro graphics & video lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics & video of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 PCI Express Dual DVI Video Card General Features:
Two (2) ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs 320 stream processors per GPU 825 MHz core clock
1 GB GDDR3 memory 256-bit memory interface 900 MHz memory clock PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface
Supports Microsoft DirectX 10.1 with Shader Model 4.1 Supports OpenGL 3.2
Dynamic Geometry Acceleration

Full Specifications

Brand	ATI
Model Name	HD 3870 X2
Mfr Part Number	7120468000G
Video Processor	ATI
Graphics Card Ram	1 GB
Graphics Ram Size	1 GB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	900 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	AMD Radeon
Graphics Description	ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (2x HD 3870 GPUs, 320 stream processors each, 825 MHz core clock, 1 GB GDDR3 memory, 900 MHz memory clock)
Video Output Interface	VGA, DVI, HDMI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI-Express x16
Display Resolution Maximum	1920x1080
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	ATI

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ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-Out & HDCP Support is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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