ATI Radeon HD 5870
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon HD 5000 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 1 GB
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
ATI Radeon HD 5870 Review
ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card, 1 GB VRAM.
The ATI Radeon HD 5870 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon HD 5000 Series lineup. It ships with 1 GB of . This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The ATI Radeon HD 5870 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon HD 5000 Series lineup. It ships with 1 GB of . This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The ATI Radeon HD 5870 follows AMD's Radeon HD reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon HD 5000 Series listings, the ATI Radeon HD 5870 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Desktop Add-In Card |
|---|---|
| Series | Legacy |
Performance
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Ray Tracing Support | No |
Physical & Power
| Card Length | 280 mm |
|---|---|
| Slot Width | 2 |
Silicon
| Architecture | Legacy |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Shader Units | 1600 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 850 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s |
Power
| Board Power | 188 W |
|---|
Display and media
| DisplayPort Count | 1 |
|---|---|
| HDMI Count | 1 |
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | September 2009 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the ATI Radeon HD 5870?
Key specs for the ATI Radeon HD 5870: VRAM Capacity 1 GB, Memory Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s, Card Length 280 mm, Form Factor Component, Base Clock 850 MHz, Product Type Desktop Add-In Card.
Who is the ATI Radeon HD 5870 best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the ATI Radeon HD 5870?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).