Mobility Radeon HD 5870 vs HD Graphics 630
Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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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 is positioned at rank 603 and the HD Graphics 630 is on rank 350, so the HD Graphics 630 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
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The HD Graphics 630 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The HD Graphics 630 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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The HD Graphics 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 630 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 70.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 and HD Graphics 630
Mobility Radeon HD 5870
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 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 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,088 points.
HD Graphics 630
The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 scores 1,088 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,088 | 1,111+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+192% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 draws 50W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.8 | 74.1+240% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the HD Graphics 630 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The HD Graphics 630 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 37.0 (HD Graphics 630) — the HD Graphics 630 offers 69.7% better value. The HD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $100-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.8 | 37.0+70% |
| Codename | Broadway | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #846 | #823 |
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