Radeon HD 5870
VS
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

Radeon HD 5870 vs UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

AMD

Radeon HD 5870

2009Core: 850 MHz
VS
Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is significantly newer (2021 vs 2009). The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 5870, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 152.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+152.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
More affordable ($20)

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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

AMD

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5870 scores 2,180 and the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs reaches 2,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs uses Gen. 12, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs).

FeatureRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
G3D Mark Score
2,180
2,200
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Gen. 12
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1600+4900%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
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)

The Radeon HD 5870 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 5870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5870 draws 188W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs's 15W — a 170.4% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5870) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
TDP
188W
15W-92%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
280mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
11.6
146.7+1165%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs launched at $0 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.6 (Radeon HD 5870) vs 110.0 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs) — the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs offers 152.3% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2009).

FeatureRadeon HD 5870UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$20-60%
Performance per Dollar
43.6
110.0+152%
Codename
Cypress
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
September 23 2009
March 30 2021
Ranking
#663
#744