Radeon HD 5870 vs GRID M60-1B
Radeon HD 5870
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GRID M60-1B
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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 GRID M60-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID M60-1B is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GRID M60-1B 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 GRID M60-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 131.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+131.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 5870 and GRID M60-1B
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.
GRID M60-1B
The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5870 scores 2,180 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 2.72 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5870) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,180 | 2,256+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 | 2048+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.72 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+77% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 768 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5870) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12_1+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5870 draws 188W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 17.9% difference. The Radeon HD 5870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5870) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 188W-16% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 280mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+16% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 5870 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.6 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the Radeon HD 5870 offers 131.9% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5870 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-84% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-58% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.6+132% | 18.8 |
| Codename | Cypress | GM204 |
| Release | September 23 2009 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #663 | #525 |
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