Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire vs Radeon RX 560X
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 Radeon RX 560X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 560X 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 Radeon RX 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 278.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+278.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 RX 560X
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 RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire scores 3,311 and the Radeon RX 560X reaches 3,340 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 Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,340 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+56% | 1024 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 75W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.6 | 44.5+61% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 560X costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) vs 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 277.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $129-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 83.5+278% |
| Codename | Broadway-XT | Polaris 21 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #688 | #556 |
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