Radeon HD 5570 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Radeon HD 5570
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 5570 is positioned at rank 201 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is on rank 689, so the Radeon HD 5570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5570
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+99900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 60.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅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 Radeon HD 5570 and Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Radeon HD 5570
The Radeon HD 5570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points. Launch price was $699.
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 reaches 478 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 478 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+400% | 320 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+449% | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+400% | 16 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 5570 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 has 2 MB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 99900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+99900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2's 110W — a 91.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 110W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 4.3+169% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 offers 60% better value. The Radeon HD 5570 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-82% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 9.6+60% |
| Codename | Hemlock | M88 |
| Release | November 18 2009 | September 1 2008 |
| Ranking | #651 | #919 |
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