Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs Radeon E8870PCIe
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 Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the Radeon E8870PCIe 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 Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,368+2% |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+150% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 105.7% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 37W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6 | 91.0+230% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire offers 31.5% better value. The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $250-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1+32% | 16.8 |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | Venus |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #688 | #734 |
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