FirePro V5700 vs Radeon HD 5570

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 V5700 vs Radeon HD 5570 FPS Benchmarks

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FirePro V5700 vs Radeon HD 5570: 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 V5700

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 294W, a 144W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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648.8% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 6.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Radeon HD 5570

2009

Why buy it

✅Costs $519 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 666.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2009 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌96% higher power demand at 294W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 5570 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (476 vs 465), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V5700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2009. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 5570 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $519 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 666.5% (6.0 vs 0.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 5570 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V5700 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V5700 vs Radeon HD 5570 Technical Specifications

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

FirePro V5700

The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.

Radeon HD 5570

The Radeon HD 5570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5700 scores 465 and the Radeon HD 5570 reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V5700) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570).

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
G3D Mark Score	465	476+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280	1600 ×2+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	2.32 TFLOPS ×2+25%
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	80 ×2
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
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 V5700 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5570 carries 2 GB. FirePro V5700 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 V5700 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 5570.

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V5700) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
DirectX	10.1	11.2 (11_0)+11%
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5700) vs None (Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570).

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 2.2	UVD 2.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5700 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5570's 294W — a 64.9% difference. The FirePro V5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5700) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
TDP	150W-49%	294W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75	70-7%
Perf/Watt	3.1+94%	1.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5700 came in at $599, while the Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80. On MSRP, Radeon HD 5570 was 86.6% cheaper ($519 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro V5700) vs 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 5570 offers 650% better value. The newer card here is FirePro V5700 (2011 vs 2009).

Feature	FirePro V5700	Radeon HD 5570
MSRP	$599	$80-87%
Performance per Dollar	0.8	6.0+650%
Codename	Cayman	Hemlock
Release	May 24 2011	November 18 2009
Ranking	#656	#651

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