Quadro P600 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Quadro P600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P600 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro P600 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 Quadro P600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Quadro P600 and Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
Quadro P600
The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,318 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1600+317% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 2.3.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 120W — a 100% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-67% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.0+201% | 27.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $150. The Quadro P600 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) — the Quadro P600 offers 150.2% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3+150% | 22.1 |
| Codename | GP107 | Broadway-XT |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #558 | #688 |
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