GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
GeForce GT 755M SLI
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is positioned at rank 285 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is on rank 516, so the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 755M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 755M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 755M SLI and Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
GeForce GT 755M SLI
The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 755M SLI scores 3,280 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,280 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1600+108% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.2 vs No. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | No |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.4+7% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 755M SLI draws 2W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 120W — a 193.4% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 2W-98% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C-5% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1640.0+5842% | 27.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 755M SLI launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $150. The GeForce GT 755M SLI costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.6 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) — the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers 196.8% better value. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-75% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.6+197% | 22.1 |
| Codename | N14P-? | Broadway-XT |
| Release | November 1 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #554 | #688 |
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