GeForce GTX 1650 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1650 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 GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 137.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+137.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-137.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 375.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+375.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️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 GTX 1650 and Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 3,311 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 137.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+138% | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Turing | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1600+79% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.4 vs No. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | No |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-38% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-26% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+280% | 27.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 374.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-81% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-50% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+375% | 22.1 |
| Codename | TU117 | Broadway-XT |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #323 | #688 |
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