GeForce MX150 vs Radeon HD 5970
GeForce MX150
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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. The GeForce MX150 is positioned at rank #304 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX150
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce MX150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX150.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / 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 | — | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 MX150 and Radeon HD 5970
GeForce MX150
The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.
Radeon HD 5970
The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX150 scores 2,252 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX150 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX150) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,252 | 2,297+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1600 ×2+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+191% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80 ×2+233% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 320 KB+122% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce MX150) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX150 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 186.8% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX150) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-97% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 305mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 225.2+2787% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX150 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon HD 5970 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The GeForce MX150 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.5 (GeForce MX150) vs 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) — the GeForce MX150 offers 63% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-79% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-40% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5+63% | 23.0 |
| Codename | GP108 | Hemlock |
| Release | May 17 2017 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #657 | #651 |
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