Mobility Radeon HD 5870 vs Radeon R7 430
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 Radeon R7 430 is on rank 99, so the Radeon R7 430 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 Radeon R7 430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon R7 430
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.
Radeon R7 430
The Radeon R7 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,093 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 scores 1,088 and the Radeon R7 430 reaches 1,093 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 430). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 430).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,088 | 1,093 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1024+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+78% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 430 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 430) — the Radeon R7 430 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 430's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 300W (Radeon R7 430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.8+100% | 10.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 430 launched at $79 and now averages $15. The Radeon R7 430 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) vs 72.9 (Radeon R7 430) — the Radeon R7 430 offers 234.4% better value. The Radeon R7 430 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $79-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.8 | 72.9+234% |
| Codename | Broadway | Trinidad |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #467 |
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