Radeon HD 5870 vs Radeon 820M

Radeon HD 5870

2009Core: 850 MHz

Radeon 820M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 5870

188

2,180

+1.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon 820M

2,143

0.0%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

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 Radeon 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2009). The Radeon 820M 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 Radeon HD 5870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 820M.

Insight	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
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 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 5870, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 96.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+96.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($25)

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

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5870 and Radeon 820M

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.

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5870 scores 2,180 and the Radeon 820M reaches 2,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 128 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	2,180+2%	2,143
Architecture	TeraScale 2	RDNA 3+
Process Node	40 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1600+1150%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
DirectX	11.2	12 Ultimate+7%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5870) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5870) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
Encoder	UVD 2.2	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD 2.2	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5870 draws 188W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 145% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5870) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 5870	Radeon 820M
TDP	188W	30W-84%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	280mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	11.6	71.4+516%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 820M costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.6 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 85.7 (Radeon 820M) — the Radeon 820M offers 96.6% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2009).