GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
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Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3, GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 5 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 3 GB more memory, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with Terascale 1.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 956 MHz higher, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 7120 MHz higher, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 230−240 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 200−210 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 120−130 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 95−100 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 170−180 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 62% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 29% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Dota 2 is 52% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 20−22 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Far Cry 5 is 141% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 75−80 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Fortnite is 85% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 116% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 71% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | − |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Metro Exodus is 112% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Minecraft is 18% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 34% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 76% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 105% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
Architecture | Pascal | Terascale 1 |
Code name | GP106 | M98-XT |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 26 December 2017 | 9 January 2009 |
Pipelines | 1280 | 1600 |
Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 550 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1709 MHz | |
Transistor count | 4,400 million | 956 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 136.7 | 22.00 |
Floating-point performance | 4,375 gflops | 2x 880.0 gflops |
Length | 250 mm | |
Memory bus width | 160 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 8008 MHz | 888 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 10.1 (10_1) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 4.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 3.3 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
CUDA | 6.1 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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