Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs GeForce GTX 960M
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is positioned at rank 516 and the GeForce GTX 960M is on rank 35, so the GeForce GTX 960M 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 5870 Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 205.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+205.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 960M
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 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,375+2% |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+150% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Vulkan: No vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | No | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | NVENC (4th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | NVDEC (1st Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 960M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 82.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 75W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 82-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6 | 45.0+63% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960M costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 205.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 960M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 67.5+205% |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | GM107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #688 | #552 |
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