Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is positioned at rank 689 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi is on rank 486, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 24900% more VRAM (512 MB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 and Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi 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 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 479 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 scores 478 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi reaches 479 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi). Raw compute: 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 478 | 479 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 ×2 | 800+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.12 TFLOPS+165% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 16 ×2 | 40+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 comes with 2 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 0.5 GB+24900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 draws 110W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi's 50W — a 75% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 50W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 9.6+123% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi launched at $100 and now averages $25. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 19.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi offers 100% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $100-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 19.2+100% |
| Codename | M88 | Broadway |
| Release | September 1 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #919 | #846 |
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