Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U vs Radeon HD 5870
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 524.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+524.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600U and Radeon HD 5870
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U scores 2,095 and the Radeon HD 5870 reaches 2,180 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5870). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 2.72 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5870).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,095 | 2,180+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1600+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+91% | 2.72 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U draws 110W versus the Radeon HD 5870's 188W — a 52.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5870). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-41% | 188W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 280mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0+64% | 11.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 5870 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 43.6 (Radeon HD 5870) — the Radeon HD 5870 offers 522.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $50-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 43.6+523% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Cypress |
| Release | October 7 2019 | September 23 2009 |
| Ranking | #297 | #663 |
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