Radeon HD 5850 vs Radeon RX 570X
Radeon HD 5850
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 570X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2009). The Radeon RX 570X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 82% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 472.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+472.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169) |
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 5850 and Radeon RX 570X
Radeon HD 5850
The Radeon HD 5850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon RX 570X
The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5850 scores 1,955 and the Radeon RX 570X reaches 1,923 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX 570X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5850) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5850) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,955+2% | 1,923 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440 | 2048+42% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS+144% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 | 128+78% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5850) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5850 draws 151W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 22.9% difference. The Radeon RX 570X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5850) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 120W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 16.0+24% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 and now averages $169. The Radeon HD 5850 costs 82.2% less ($139 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.2 (Radeon HD 5850) vs 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) — the Radeon HD 5850 offers 471.9% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $169-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-82% | $169 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.2+472% | 11.4 |
| Codename | Cypress | Polaris 20 |
| Release | September 30 2009 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #682 | #693 |
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