AMD Radeon HD 8870M vs NVIDIA Quadro 5010M
The Radeon HD 8870M has 11% better performance than the Quadro 5010M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8870M and the Quadro 5010M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 8870M GPU
The Radeon HD 8870M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2013. Its Venus chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 72 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M has the 298th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro 5010M GPU
The Quadro 5010M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2011. Its GF110 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 650 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 83.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro 5010M has the 314th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2013 | Q1 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 70 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 56 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 51 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 19 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 540X | 22.2 | +15% |
| FirePro M5100 | 21 | +9% |
| FirePro W5130M | 21 | +9% |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 20 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 760M | 20 | +4% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 19.3 | |
| GeForce 940MX | 18 | -7% |
| GeForce MX110 | 18 | -7% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 18 | -7% |
| Radeon R7 M370 | 17 | -12% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 8870M has 11% better performance than the Quadro 5010M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 8870M is ranked 298th with a score of 2,986, and the Quadro 5010M is ranked 314th with a score of 2,693.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8870M and the Quadro 5010M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| FirePro W5130M | 3,106 | +4% |
| Quadro P500 | 3,022 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 2,986 | |
| GeForce 845M | 2,973 | -0% |
| FirePro M5100 | 2,967 | -1% |
| Radeon HD 7870M | 2,702 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | -10% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | -10% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | -11% |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | -12% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 15,738.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,168.5 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,292 (+7.37%) | 3,066 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,638 | 1,772 (+8.18%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 630 (+101.28%) | 313 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 25.9 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 19.4 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Venus | GF110 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 1,500 million | 3,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 Gb/s | 83.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,125 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 100 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 640 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 10 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 12 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 48 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 725 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 775 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 12.4 GPixel/s | 10.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 31 GTexel/s | 21.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 992 GFLOPS | 691.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 62 GFLOPS | -- |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8870M | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.