Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Radeon HD 5970

When comparing Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon HD 5970, 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon HD 5970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon HD 4870 X2

Radeon HD 5970

Main Specs

	Radeon HD 4870 X2	Radeon HD 5970
Power consumption (TDP)	286 Watt	294 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort

Radeon HD 5970 has 2% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon HD 5970 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 5970 is 25 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 5970 - by 40 nm process technology.
Radeon HD 5970 is 38 mm longer, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 5970 is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	3−4	10−12
ultra / 1080p	1−2	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	14−16	24−27
medium / 1080p	6−7	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	8−9	18−20
ultra / 1080p	6−7	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	35−40
medium / 1080p	9−10	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Battlefield 5 is 109% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon HD 5970 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	130−140	180−190
medium / 768p	100−110	150−160
ultra / 1080p	50−55	75−80
QHD / 1440p	24−27	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	75−80	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	21−24	30−33
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon HD 5970 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	55−60	80−85
ultra / 1080p	30−35	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Dota 2 is 40% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	4−5	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	12−14
4K / 2160p	1−2	5−6
low / 720p	14−16	30−33
medium / 1080p	6−7	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	12−14	20−22
ultra / 1080p	7−8	14−16
QHD / 1440p	4−5	−
low / 720p	60−65	80−85
medium / 1080p	18−20	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Fortnite is 56% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	8−9	18−20
ultra / 1080p	7−8	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
low / 720p	21−24	40−45
medium / 1080p	10−11	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 108% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	50−55	70−75
medium / 768p	−	60−65
high / 1080p	10−11	21−24
ultra / 1080p	4−5	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 54% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	2−3	7−8
ultra / 1080p	0−1	5−6
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	9−10	21−24
medium / 1080p	4−5	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	85−90	100−110
high / 1080p	70−75	−
ultra / 1080p	−	95−100
medium / 1080p	−	100−105
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	16−18
low / 720p	30−35	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 45% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	8−9	21−24
medium / 1080p	8−9	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	20−22	40−45
medium / 768p	12−14	24−27
high / 1080p	7−8	14−16
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
4K / 2160p	1−2	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 111% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	40−45	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	27−30
high / 768p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

	Radeon HD 4870 X2	Radeon HD 5970
Architecture	TeraScale	TeraScale 2
Code name	R700	Hemlock
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	12 August 2008	18 November 2009
Pipelines	800	1600
Core clock speed	700 MHz	725 MHz
Transistor count	956 million	2,154 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	28.00	58.00
Floating-point performance	2x 1,120.0 gflops	2x 2,320.0 gflops
Length	267 mm	305 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	3600 MHz	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s	128.0 GB/s
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.1	5.0
OpenGL	3.3	4.4
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	N/A

Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Radeon HD 5970

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