
GRID P100-8Q vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

GRID P100-8Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GRID P100-8Q is positioned at rank 384 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is on rank 516, so the GRID P100-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P100-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID P100-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID P100-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P100-8Q.
| Insight | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $550), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 271.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+271.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($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 GRID P100-8Q and Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

GRID P100-8Q
The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 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 GRID P100-8Q scores 3,267 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,267 | 3,311+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1600+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P100-8Q | 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 | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P100-8Q draws 225W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P100-8Q) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 120W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.5 | 27.6+90% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $150. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire costs 72.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.9 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire offers 274.6% better value. The GRID P100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GRID P100-8Q | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7374 | $800-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $150-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.9 | 22.1+275% |
| Codename | GM107 | Broadway-XT |
| Release | May 18 2016 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #622 | #688 |
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