Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs Quadro P600
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P600 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro P600 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 Quadro P600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 Quadro P600
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.
Quadro P600
The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 384 (Quadro P600).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,318 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+317% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 100% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 40W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6 | 83.0+201% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0 and now averages $60. The Quadro P600 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers 150.2% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 55.3+150% |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | GP107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #688 | #558 |
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