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FirePro M2000 vs Radeon HD 8570D

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FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz
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Radeon HD 8570D

2012Core: 1000 MHz
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FirePro M2000 vs Radeon HD 8570D Performance Spectrum

FirePro M2000
1 GB 43
426
+3.1%
brand logoRadeon HD 6410D
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 5165
brand logoRadeon R5 310
brand logoRadeon HD 6490M
brand logoRadeon R9 M395X
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Radeon HD 8570D
0.5 GB 200
413
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6470M
brand logoRadeon HD 6370M
brand logoRADEON HD6370D
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 3850
brand logoRadeon R9 M395X
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro M2000 vs Radeon HD 8570D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M2000

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Draws 43W instead of 200W, a 157W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    650% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$40 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.4 vs 10.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $40 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8570D

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $260 less on MSRP ($40 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 627.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.3 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($40 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌365.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 43W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro M2000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (426 vs 413), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M2000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 8570D makes the most sense to buy today. It is $260 cheaper on MSRP at $40 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 627.1% (10.3 vs 1.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 8570D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M2000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M2000 vs Radeon HD 8570D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro M2000

The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 8570D

The Radeon HD 8570D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 413 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the Radeon HD 8570D reaches 413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8570D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570D). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570D).

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
G3D Mark Score
426+3%
413
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640
1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS
2.56 TFLOPS+150%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L1 Cache
160 KB
320 KB+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M2000 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D carries 512 MB. FirePro M2000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M2000 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 8570D. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M2000) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570D) — the Radeon HD 8570D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M2000) vs 11 (Radeon HD 8570D). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
DirectX
11.1
11
OpenGL
4.2
4.4+5%
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (FirePro M2000) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8570D). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000) vs H.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8570D).

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
Encoder
UVD 3
UVD3
Decoder
UVD 3
UVD3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2
H.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the Radeon HD 8570D's 200W — a 129.2% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
TDP
43W-79%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
—
Slots
1
—
Temp (Load)
65°C-13%
75°C
Perf/Watt
9.9+371%
2.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M2000 came in at $300, while the Radeon HD 8570D launched at $40. On MSRP, Radeon HD 8570D was 86.7% cheaper ($260 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.4 (FirePro M2000) vs 10.3 (Radeon HD 8570D) — the Radeon HD 8570D offers 635.7% better value.

FeatureFirePro M2000Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP
$300
$40-87%
Performance per Dollar
1.4
10.3+636%
Codename
Heathrow
Pitcairn
Release
July 1 2012
March 5 2012
Ranking
#710
#460
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