Mobility Radeon HD 5870 vs Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is on rank 465, so the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU 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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $100 for the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 103% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,072 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 scores 1,088 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU reaches 1,072 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,088+1% | 1,072 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 draws 50W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU's 7W — a 150.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 7W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.8 | 153.1+602% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200 and now averages $100. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 10.7 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 103.7% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $200-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-50% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.8+104% | 10.7 |
| Codename | Broadway | — |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #846 | #860 |
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