Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs P102-100
Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 P102-100 is on rank 201, so the P102-100 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 P102-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The P102-100 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P102-100.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P102-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $150 for the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire, it costs 47% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 86.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+86.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($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 5870 Crossfire and P102-100
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.
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the P102-100 reaches 3,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 3,200 (P102-100).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,301 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 | 3200+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-52% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6+109% | 13.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the P102-100 launched at $600 and now averages $80. The P102-100 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 41.3 (P102-100) — the P102-100 offers 86.9% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $600-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $80-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 41.3+87% |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | GP102 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | February 12 2018 |
| Ranking | #688 | #560 |
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