AMD Radeon HD 5870 vs AMD Radeon HD 7970
On the Atlas performance index the AMD Radeon HD 7970 is about 40% faster. They launched 2 years apart.
AMD Radeon HD 587050
AMD Radeon HD 797070
| AMD Radeon HD 5870 | AMD Radeon HD 7970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Family | Evergreen | Southern Islands |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 3 GB |
| Clock | 850 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Process | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Power (TDP) | 188 W | 250 W |
| Launch price | $379 | $549 |
| Performance index | 50 | 70 |
Green marks the better value in each row. Less power, a smaller process and a lower price count as better.
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