Radeon HD 5870 vs GeForce MX150

Radeon HD 5870

2009Core: 850 MHz

GeForce MX150

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 5870

188

2,180

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce MX150

2,252

+3.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX150

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

656%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

595%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

591%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#306

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#307

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#308

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#311

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#313

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#314

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce MX150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5870.

Insight	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 16.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Radeon HD 5870 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5870 and GeForce MX150

Radeon HD 5870

The Radeon HD 5870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 23 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 188W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce MX150

The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5870 scores 2,180 and the GeForce MX150 reaches 2,252 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce MX150 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 384 (GeForce MX150). Raw compute: 2.72 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5870) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150).

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
G3D Mark Score	2,180	2,252+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1600+317%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.72 TFLOPS+241%	0.7972 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+11%	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	48 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_1)+7%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5870) vs No (GeForce MX150). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5870) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150).

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
Encoder	UVD 2.2	No
Decoder	UVD 2.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5870 draws 188W versus the GeForce MX150's 10W — a 179.8% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5870) vs 350W (GeForce MX150). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	GeForce MX150
TDP	188W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	280mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	11.6	225.2+1841%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce MX150 launched at $150 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 5870 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.6 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 37.5 (GeForce MX150) — the Radeon HD 5870 offers 16.3% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).