Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
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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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is positioned at rank 465 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is on rank 603, 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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU and Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU scores 1,072 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 reaches 1,088 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,072 | 1,088+1% |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU draws 7W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870's 50W — a 150.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-86% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.1+602% | 21.8 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.7 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) vs 21.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 103.7% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-50% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $50-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.7 | 21.8+104% |
| Codename | — | Broadway |
| Release | December 6 2018 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #860 | #846 |
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