FireStream 9370 vs Radeon HD 5870

When comparing FireStream 9370 and Radeon HD 5870, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9370 and Radeon HD 5870 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9370 Radeon HD 5870
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 188 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • FireStream 9370 has 19% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 5870.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9370 has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5870.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9370 and Radeon HD 5870 are build with TeraScale 2 architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 5870 is 25 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
  • FireStream 9370 and Radeon HD 5870 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Radeon HD 5870 is 15 mm longer, than FireStream 9370.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 5870 is 200 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 10−12
ultra / 1080p 7−8 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 27−30 24−27
medium / 1080p 16−18 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than Radeon HD 5870.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 Radeon HD 5870
Architecture TeraScale 2 TeraScale 2
Code name Cypress Cypress
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 23 June 2010 23 September 2009
Pipelines 1600 1600
Core clock speed 825 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million 2,154 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 68.00
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops 2,720.0 gflops
Length 267 mm 282 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 153.6 GB/s
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.0 5.0
OpenGL 4.4 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan N/A N/A
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