Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs GeForce GTX 590
Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is positioned at rank #516 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 590 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire and GeForce GTX 590
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.
GeForce GTX 590
The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 590 reaches 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GeForce GTX 590 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,341 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+56% | 1024 ×2 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 590's 365W — a 101% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 700W (GeForce GTX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-67% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 90°C-5% |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6+200% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 590 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 590 offers 51.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 590 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $699-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 33.4+51% |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | GF110 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #688 | #555 |
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