Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 vs Radeon HD 5570
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 Radeon HD 5570 is on rank 201, so the Radeon HD 5570 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 Radeon HD 5570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+99900%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 60.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 Radeon HD 5570
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.
Radeon HD 5570
The Radeon HD 5570 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: 476 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 scores 478 and the Radeon HD 5570 reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 478 | 476 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 ×2 | 1600 ×2+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+449% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 16 ×2 | 80 ×2+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 5570 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 99900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 2 GB+99900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2 (11_0)+11% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs None (Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | None |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 draws 110W versus the Radeon HD 5570's 294W — a 91.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-63% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+169% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) vs 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 offers 60% better value. The Radeon HD 5570 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $80-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+60% | 6.0 |
| Codename | M88 | Hemlock |
| Release | September 1 2008 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #919 | #651 |
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